The ongoing repercussions of Russian aggression, starting in 2014 and climaxing in a full-scale military invasion in 2022, have profoundly affected Ukrainian society. This conflict has not only reshaped the nation’s international relations agenda but has also fundamentally altered the collective consciousness of Ukrainians regarding their country’s global priorities.

Join us at Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre on Friday, May 3rd, at 6:30 PM to explore these complex dynamics and engage in a dialogue to foster a deeper understanding of Ukraine’s geopolitical landscape. This presentation will delve into Ukraine’s foreign policy agenda over the last three decades, shedding light on the evolving perspectives within Ukrainian society. Additionally, we will explore the changing perception of Canada and Canadians among Ukrainians.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Roman Kalytchak is currently a Visiting Scholar at the University of Manitoba. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and is an Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. His research focuses on Ukraine’s foreign policy, regionalism in Ukraine, and the development of American and European Studies. He is a two-time Fulbright Scholar and has been a visiting scholar at various European and North American universities, including Central European University, Free University of Berlin, George Washington University, University of Bologna, University of Toronto, University of Turin, and the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in Washington, DC.