Ukrainophilia is the identification or solidarity with, appreciation of, or support for the people, culture, language or government of Ukraine. Its opposite is Ukrainophobia.[1] The term is used primarily in a political and cultural context. "Ukrainophilia" and "Ukrainophile" are the terms used to denote pro-Ukrainian sentiments, usually in politics and literature. Ukrainophilia was severely persecuted by the imperial Russian government, and Ukrainian-language books and theater were banned. Pro-Ukrainian sentiments have gained in popularity after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- ^ Shkandrij, Myroslav (9 October 2001). Russia and Ukraine. McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. ISBN 9780773522343. Retrieved 17 June 2015.