FEATURES OF INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION BETWEEN UKRAINE AND THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND IN 2014–2024

Abstract

The article analyzes the specific features of interinstitutional cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Poland during the period of 2014–2024, against the backdrop of significant transformations in the security, political, and historical dimensions of bilateral relations. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of cooperation formats following the outbreak of the Russian- Ukrainian war, which acted as a catalyst for shifting the priorities of both states toward enhanced political and military-defense coordination. It is established that a number of humanitarian and historical formats initiated in previous decades have lost their relevance or ceased functioning, primarily due to political changes in Poland and the intensification of sensitive issues related to historical memory. In this context, the functioning of the Consultative Committee of the Presidents of Ukraine and the Republic of Poland emerges as a key element. This committee has proven to be an effective and stable platform for high-level interstate political dialogue. Through regular meetings and a high level of representation, the committee has contributed not only to preserving strategic partnership but also to developing new directions of bilateral cooperation, particularly in cross-border collaboration, energy, defense cooperation, and post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The study emphasizes that the effectiveness of interinstitutional cooperation depends on the ability to adapt to emerging challenges while maintaining continuity in political dialogue. The Consultative Committee serves both as a political and advisory body and as a catalyst for institutionalizing joint initiatives aimed at strengthening trust, ensuring security, and facilitating Ukraine’s integration into the European space. The article outlines the prospects for further development of interinstitutional mechanisms as the foundation for a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership between Ukraine and Poland amid ongoing war and the post-war transformation of the region.