The Performative Failure of the “Great Russia” Narrative: A Speech Act Analysis and the Transformation of Ukrainian National Identity
Journal: Jurnal Dieksis Id
Year: 2026

This study is urgent because it reveals how the performative failure of the “Great Russia” narrative, rather than legitimizing domination, has unintentionally accelerated the consolidation and transformation of Ukrainian national identity, challenging prevailing assumptions about the power of hegemonic discourse in international politics. The Russia Ukraine conflict reflects not only a territorial dispute, but also a war of meaning through language and historical narratives. President Vladimir P