Eurointegration and Regional Development of Ukraine

Abstract

This lecture explored Ukraine’s path toward European integration and its implications for regional development and governance. It situated Ukraine’s EU orientation within a broader geopolitical and historical framework, tracing the evolution from the 1994 Partnership and Cooperation Agreement to the current stage of EU-accession aspirations. Particular attention was given to how EU principles—especially cohesion policy and sustainable transformation—had shaped Ukraine’s regional planning and institutional reforms, even amid the disruptions caused by Russian aggression. Through discussion of governance challenges, policy alignment, and the strategic role of regions in Ukraine’s recovery and modernization, the lecture highlighted the mutual benefits and lessons for both Ukraine and the European Union.