THE EVOLUTION OF GEOPOLITICAL VALUES AND ORIENTATIONS OF UKRAINIANS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE WAR

Abstract

The article analyzes of the dynamics of the processes of geopolitical and civilizational self-identification of Ukrainians, the impact on the perception of the consciousness of citizens of the place and role of Ukraine in the world, as well as on the attitudes to Western institutions and values. Empirical indicators of the state of society, trends in its development, the search for mechanisms to preserve and strengthen the unity of Ukrainians, particularly in the context of their geopolitical orientations, are monitored. The main attention is paid to the study of qualitative and quantitative changes in the attitude of Ukrainians to the processes of European integration, Ukraine's accession to NATO, the relationship between modernization reforms of Ukrainian society and the pace of Euro-Atlantic integration processes, cultural and civilizational development guidelines. The focus is on the problem of consolidating Ukrainian civil society, using its potential for effective reconstruction and further successful development of the country. It was determined that the strengthening of the Euro-Atlantic orientation of Ukrainians became an additional source of Ukraine's power, as citizens of Western geopolitical identification demonstrated the greatest determination in protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of their country. The study showed the almost complete disappearance of the complexes «inferiority» and «Soviet nostalgia», the actualization of socio-political identity and the understanding of Ukraine's international subjectivity in the context of Euro-Atlantic integration. Preservation and maintenance of a high level of consolidation of society requires responsible political institutions and leaders capable of implementing an effective state policy of restoring and reforming society, protecting and supporting the sovereignty of Ukraine in the international arena.