Explaining Ukraine Ukrainian geopolitical thought - with Danylo Lubkivsky
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Dec 1, 2025 Danylo Lubkivsky, a Ukrainian diplomat and former deputy foreign minister, dives into Ukraine's rich tradition of geopolitical thought. He explores how this tradition has been shaped more by writers than statesmen and its impact on Ukraine's identity today. Topics include the significance of geoculture and how land influences culture, as well as the recurring motifs of glory and freedom in Ukrainian history. Lubkivsky also discusses Kyiv's spiritual significance and envisions Ukraine as a unifying bridge across Europe.
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Franko's 'Moses' As Geopolitical Gift
- Volodymyr Yermolenko and Danylo Lubkivsky discuss Ivan Franko's poem 'Moses' as a foundational geopolitical imagination.
- Franko's spatial vision projects a future Ukrainian state girded by the Carpathians and the Black Sea.
Five Core Elements Of The External Idea
- Lubkivsky defines five core topoi of the Ukrainian external idea including glory, Kyiv as a spiritual center, democracy, union of equals, and sobornist.
- These topoi combine geocultural, religious, and democratic elements to frame Ukraine's mission in Europe.
Glory Linked To Freedom And Memory
- 'Glory' in Ukrainian thought blends religious, chivalric, and national greatness, linking memory and eternity.
- Lubkivsky ties glory directly to freedom and national survival across centuries.
