Ukraine’s Balance Policy between European Union and Russia
Journal: Acta Politica Polonica
Year: 2022

Having declared independence in 1991, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine gained strategic importance in terms of its geographical location. It is regarded a “buffer zone” for both the European Union (EU) and Russia. There is a division within the country into the pro-Western and pro-Russian options. Ukraine’s aspiration for the UE membership has faced Russia’s objection since time immemorial. In the past, Ukraine preferred to pursue a balance policy between Russia and the EU. Ukr