4. Translate into your language.

1. The key goals of the Ukraine foreign policy _________________________

2. To secure peace and stability in Europe _____________________________

3. To ensure good relations with the neighbor countries __________________

4. To intensify international cooperation ______________________________

5. Major spheres of its foreign policy ________________________________

6. Development of cooperation within CIS framework ___________________

7. European regional cooperation __________________________________

5. Discuss the answers to these questions with your classmates:

1. What offered new outlooks for the foreign policy of Ukraine?

2. Status of the reborn Ukrainian State was recognized by 132 countries, wasn't it?

3. How many countries established their diplomatic relations with Ukraine?

4. What are the major trends of the foreign policy of Ukraine?

5. What foreign policy does Ukraine pursue?

6. What are the key goals of the Ukraine foreign policy?

British – Ukrainian Retationship

Who was Gytha?

When did T. Shevchenko paint the portrait of I.F. Aldridge?

Who founded Donetsk?

The Ukraine's ties with Great Britain stretch far back in history. Grand Prince of Rus Volodymyr Monomakh/1053-1125/ was married in 1074 to Gytha /? -7.V.1107/, a daughter of the English King Harold II /1022-66/ who was defeated by William of Normandy at Hastings and was killed on October 14, 1066. Harold II was the last king of the Anglo-Saxon dynasty.

The outstanding tragic actor of the London theatre "Royalty” I.F. Aldridge /1805-1867/ in 1858-67 went on tour in Russia and Ukraine. He met and made friends with the outstanding Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko. In 1858 T. Shevchenko painted the famous portrait of LK Aldridge.

In 1869 the Welsh industrialist John Hughes founded a Ukrainian city of Donets'k, which was called before 1924 Hughesovka. The descendents of John Hughes visited Donets'k and a foundation was established there to commemorate his name and to work for the rebirth of the Donbas region. John Hughes was one many British investors. Now the independent Ukraine is Britain's second biggest trade partner among the CIS.

There are close relations of Ukraine with the Ukrainians in. Great Britain. There is a magnificent statue of Prince Volodymyr, ruler of Kyivan Rus /980-1015/ in London. The monument was erected by the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain. Volodymyr married Anna, sister of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II, and replaced paganism in Kyivan Rus with Christianity. Under Volodymyr and Anna, Kyiv became famous for its rich cultural life. Volodymyr established relations with the pope and European leaders.

The famous British town of Manchester boasts of the best Ukrainian Choir in Great Britain. The choir "Homin" is organized and conducted by Yaroslav Babuniak. The Ukrainian singers visited many countries in America and Europe and won, many prizes.

Building close ties between the United Kingdom and Ukraine is an important British priority. Great Britain is taking particular steps to support Ukraine's policy of economical and political transformation.

The British Council maintains its support for civil service reform and English language training in Ukraine. In 1995 the first Ukrainian students came to Britain under the Foreign Office' Scholarship program. *

The British-Ukrainian relations in the commercial sphere are coming into effect. Trade between the United Kingdom and Ukraine has risen. A new joint venture, British Ukrainian Shipbuilders, has been recently opened. It will benefit shipbuilding industries of both countries.

The joint British-Ukrainian venture to develop oil and gas fields in Crimea and Poltava Region shows the potential reward for cooperation.