This article examines the psychological aspects of the conflict in Ukraine through the prism of international

relations and analyzes the views of scholars from Western and Kazakh historiography who interpret the causes

and consequences of the conflict, as well as the influence of psychological factors on decision-making

processes at the level of state and interstate politics. Also, it analyzes the differences in the interpretation of

events in Western and Kazakh academic traditions and their influence on the formation of public opinion and

foreign policy strategy are considered. The article contributes to a deeper understanding of the psychological

mechanisms underlying international relations and demonstrates the importance of historical context in the

study of modern conflicts.