A partnership in time of crisis: U.S. - Ukraine relations during the Obama administration
Journal: Euro-Atlantic Studies
Year: 2024

Since it gained its independence in 1991, Ukraine received great attention from the United States. With its strategic position, between East and West, Ukraine and its democratic development after the dissolution of the Soviet Union became a key interest in Western politics. Thus, for almost two decades, U.S. policy towards Ukraine has been centered on achieving and consolidating a democratic, prosperous, and secure country, more closely integrated into Europe and Euro-Atlantic structures. But th