Museum Diplomacy in Ukraine During the Russian Full-scale Invasion
Abstract
This article explores museum diplomacy during armed conflict, focusing on the international cooperation of Ukrainian museums amid Russia’s full-scale invasion. It highlights the expanding role of museums as diplomatic and political actors, balancing state-led objectives with independent cultural initiatives. A case study of the War Museum in Kyiv analyses its international exhibitions as instruments of museum diplomacy, demonstrating their role in shaping global perceptions of the war and mobilising solidarity with Ukraine.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Museums and Cultural Heritage
Memory
Trauma
and Commemoration
Libraries and Information Services
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo
- Pages
- 29–29
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN