UKRAINE ON THE WAY OF A NEW EXTERNAL POLITICAL STRATEGY: LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE AND PROSPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION

Abstract

In this scientific research we will try to highlight the main foreign law developments of the current head of state - Vladimir Zelensky. We pay special attention to the novelty of the Presidential Decree "On the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine" of 30.07.2021 "On the Strategy of Foreign Policy of Ukraine". For the first time in recent years, attention has been paid to the foreign policy of the young republic towards the future. The main idea of this document is to establish Ukraine in the world as a strong and authoritative European state capable of providing favorable external conditions for sustainable development and realization of its economic potential and Ukrainian society, which in turn forms priorities of Ukraine's foreign policy, including independence and state sovereignty Ukraine, restoration of its territorial integrity, counteraction to Russian aggression. We note that this document expands the Law of Ukraine "On Principles of Domestic and Foreign Policy", as it contains several issues not foreseen by the last one - including external labor migration, public diplomacy to create a positive image of Ukraine abroad and economic diplomacy to expand foreign markets. Attention is also drawn to the introduction of a new term for the use of "soft power" through public diplomacy, which will help form a positive image of the state to establish new political ties, develop trade and economic partnerships, disseminate reliable information about Ukraine's development and achievements. It is noted about the exhaustion of Ukraine-EU relations and the need for their rethinking and updating of modern international legal norms and functions, considering the experience of Ukraine. Attention is also paid to the possibility of Ukraine entering new horizons of cooperation with countries in Africa and Asia. The legal significance and legality of signing this Decree are analyzed. It also should be noticed that this scientific research was written before the war in Ukraine.