Brest peace as the legal basis for the establishment of Ukrainian-Bulgarian diplomatic relations
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35774/app2019.02.020Keywords:
Ukraine, Bulgaria, Brest peace, treaty, relations, Fourth allianceAbstract
It is analyzed that the study of the Ukrainian-Bulgarian relationships within the period of the Ukrainian Revolution in 1917-1921 first and foremost is of great importance, in order to avoid in future the mistakes of the past. It is appropriate to study and analyze in detail in both positive and negative aspects, achievements and miscalculations of the bilateral relations. After all, without understanding of the historical background it is impossible to see the prospects.
It is noted that conducting of such research is expedient not only in the context of the history of Bulgaria and Ukraine, but also in the context of the world history, since the evolution of the Ukrainian-Bulgarian relationships within this period was largely dependent on the developments in the international arena.
It was concluded that the Brest Peace on February 9, 1918 opened the way for the establishment of the diplomatic relationships between Bulgaria and the Ukrainian People's Republic. Both countries were interested in this process. Bulgaria hoped to engage the bilateral Bulgarian-Ukrainian relationships, first of all the trade ones, and thereby improve its economic situation, undermined by the war. For its part, the UPR, affirming its statehood, was interested in diplomatic recognition of it by a wide range of states.
Thus, we can state that the Brest Peace Treaty on February 9, 1918 opened the way for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the Ukrainian People's Republic. Both countries were interested in this process. Bulgaria hoped to engage bilateral Bulgarian-Ukrainian relations, first of all trade, and thus improve its economic situation, undermined by the war. For its part, the UPR, affirming its statehood, was interested in diplomatically recognizing it as broadly as possible.
In general, it can be argued that these relations were established as a result of the signing of the Brest Peace Treaty between the UNR and the Central Powers, and continued the 1918 nature of the relations between the two allied states, although they did not have time to acquire a systematic and long-lasting character and bring significant benefits to both parties. However, the Ukrainian-Bulgarian relationship is a powerful and rich stratum of European history, politics and culture.References
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