KEYWORDS, SYMBOLIC WORDS, PRECEDENT UNITS IN BRITISH-UKRAINIAN POLITICAL DISCOURSE

Abstract

In this article, the author examines the utilization of “keywords,” “symbolic words,” and “precedent units” in the British-Ukrainian political discourse through an analysis of public speeches by British politician Boris Johnson on the X social network (formerly Twitter). In the context of the russian invasion of Ukraine, the study seeks to elucidate the linguistic aspects of how political narratives and messages shape public opinion. In the contemporary digital era, social media platforms have become influential tools for politicians to interact with their audiences and shape political discourse. Boris Johnson's use of X as a communication platform highlights the significance of analyzing his posts to comprehend the prevailing political topics and issues within the British-Ukrainian political discourse. The author tries to shed light on the prerequisites and causes of the formed political discourse, as well as to establish the cause-and-effect relationships that made the formation of the mentioned linguistic units in the British-Ukrainian political discourse. Boris Johnson's speeches and social media posts address various political subjects, including the Russia-Ukraine war, and the keywords within his communication convey the United Kingdom's stance and support for Ukraine. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping the British-Ukrainian political discourse and its role in influencing public opinion.