The Humanitarian Space as the Object of the Hybrid War: the Consequences for Ukraine

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the state of the humanitarian space in the temporarily occupied territories of Lugansk and Donetsk regions, as well as state policy measures to overcome the destructive effects of the hybrid war in the humanitarian sphere in this part of Ukraine. It was stressed that all responsibility for the functioning and maintenance of the occupied territories and their population, according to the norms of international humanitarian law, rests with the occupying state, but the undeclared war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine impedes the application of these norms, so Ukraine supports the citizens and fulfills its positive obligations. before them, take appropriate measures. It is proved that today the history of Ukraine remains an instrument of ideological manipulation, which creates threats to the internal consolidation of society. The promotion of national values through the restoration of historical memory is an important tool in shaping public relations and developing a sustainable democracy. The findings emphasize that overcoming the effects of hybrid aggression against Ukraine implies the presence of political will and state-administrative decisions to strengthen the protection of the state and society from existing and potential threats, the formation and implementation of a holistic humanitarian policy as a complex of educational, linguistic, cultural policy, political history memory and a balanced policy in the field of state-confessional relations. Education of patriotism, psychological and physical readiness to defend the Fatherland, encouragement to participate in socio-political processes, stimulation of independent economic activity – become relevant goals for all age groups of the population and the tasks of educational and educational activities of state authorities, non-governmental organizations and associations. Keywords: humanitarian policy, hybrid war, culture, education, religion, consciousness manipulation.