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Memorandum to the Government of the United States on the Recognition of the Ukrainian People's Republic

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A diplomatic memorandum addressed to the U.S. government requests formal recognition of an independent Ukrainian republic, laying out political and economic arguments. It argues that Ukrainians constitute a distinct people with a separate language, culture, and long-standing occupation of their lands, and traces political development from a medieval state centered at Kiev through later foreign domination and partitions. The paper recounts attempts to secure autonomy via agreements with neighboring powers and alleges breaches that prompted repeated uprisings. It urges the establishment of a constitutional democratic republic, consolidation of Ukrainian territories, and international recognition to secure economic self-determination and prevent foreign exploitation.

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Bachynskyi, IUliian portrait

IUliian Bachynskyi

Iuliian Bachynskyi was a Ukrainian political figure and writer known for his advocacy of Ukrainian independence during the early 20th century. He is particularly recognized for his work "Memorandum to the Government of the United States on the Recognition of the Ukrainian People's Republic," which aimed to garner support for Ukraine's sovereignty amidst the tumult of World War I and the subsequent Russian Revolution. Bachynskyi's writings reflect the aspirations of the Ukrainian people for self-determination and highlight the geopolitical challenges they faced during this critical period in history.

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