Наступствы гуманітарнай катастрофы: украінскі погляд на перспектывы ўкраінска-беларускіх адносін (па матэрыялах вуснай гісторыі)

Before the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, all sociological surveys recorded that Ukrainians showed the warmest attitude towards Belarusians. After this invasion, the intercourse became negative. The main purpose of the article was to explore the dynamics and prospects for the restoration of good-neighborly relations between these two nations. After this invasion the attitude became somewhat or completely negative. Analyzing the testimonies of refugees from Ukraine who currently live in Poland, the author identifies the main factors that have both a positive and a negative impact on further mutual understanding. Those most often identified as contributors to the resumption of dialogue include: the attempt of the Belarusian „revolution of dignity” of 2020, the presence of volunteer battalions supporting Ukraine, partisan resistance in Belarus, and the active volunteer activities of Belarusians. Equally important for Ukrainians are the political views of representatives of Belarus, their stance on the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the legitimacy of Lukashenko’s power. Despite the considerable number of unresolved issues, the prospect of restoring good neighborly relations between Ukraine and Belarus is quite promising.