UKRAINIAN-LITHUANIAN RELATIONS: CURRENT STATE AND PROSPECTS

The bilateral relationship between Ukraine and Lithuania holds significant importance
due to their shared historical, cultural, and geopolitical ties. This bachelor thesis aims to
analyze the current state of Ukrainian-Lithuanian relations and explore the prospects for
future cooperation and collaboration.
The research begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the historical
background and key milestones that have shaped the relationship between Ukraine and
Lithuania. It examines the factors that have influenced the bilateral ties, including political,
economic, and cultural aspects, as well as their mutual participation in regional organizations
such as the European Union and NATO. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative
research methods, this thesis analyzes the key areas of cooperation and collaboration between
Ukraine and Lithuania. It focuses on political dialogue, economic cooperation, cultural and
educational exchanges, as well as security and defense cooperation. The research identifies
the challenges, opportunities, and achievements in each of these areas, shedding light on the
current state of the relationship. Furthermore, the thesis explores the prospects for future
cooperation between Ukraine and Lithuania. It assesses the potential areas for further
collaboration, including trade and investment, energy cooperation, joint infrastructure
projects, and people-to-people exchanges. Additionally, it examines the role of both countries
in promoting regional stability, enhancing European integration, and contributing to the
security architecture in the Baltic Sea region.