Marliza Arsiyana

Ukranian-Russian Conflict and Its Influence on The Political Speeches: A Discourse Analysis Study 0f The Use of Interpersonal Elements

Introduction

Ukranian-russian conflict and its influence on the political speeches: a discourse analysis study 0f the use of interpersonal elements. Explore President Macron's speech on the Ukraine-Russia conflict using SFL. This discourse analysis reveals how interpersonal language shapes political rhetoric and conveys ideological messages.

Abstract

On the 24th February 2022, President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to conduct "Special Military Operations" aimed at the territory of Ukraine. A decision that marked the declaration of war between Russia and Ukraine. This has drawn criticisms, reactions, and condemnations from world leaders. One of them was reaction from President Macron as a leader of one of big countries. As a means to inform and influence society, the President’s speech has a great role in stating the nation’ position related to major global issue. In this regard, it is fascinating to observe the President’s speech deploying interpersonal resources of language about Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Adopting Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) framework of interpersonal meaning analysis, this paper highlights the interpersonal elements occurring in President Macron’ Speech. This study analysed French texts which are taken from President Macron’ speech remarks on official website of French President o 24th February 2022 related to Ukrainian-Russian conflict. The analysis was done to reveal the quantitative profiles of different speech functions and Modality element choices made in the texts. Then it goes further in analysing qualitative elaboration of the choices and how these choices affect the overall construction of Ukrainian-Russian Conflict’s language of authority during this time of crisis. The study found that the rhetoric of political leaders mirrors ideologies that align with national, regional, and international frameworks. It also emphasized that grammar in political speech serves beyond syntactic correctness, it plays a crucial role in organizing discourse and conveying ideological messages.

Review

This paper addresses a highly pertinent and timely subject: the discursive strategies employed in political speech during the initial phase of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Focusing specifically on President Macron's remarks on February 24, 2022, the study utilizes the robust framework of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to conduct a discourse analysis of interpersonal elements. By combining quantitative profiling of speech functions and Modality with qualitative elaboration, the research aims to uncover how linguistic choices contribute to the construction of "language of authority" in a time of international crisis. The chosen methodology is well-suited for exploring the nuances of political rhetoric and offers a promising approach to understanding the ideological underpinnings of official communication. While the paper presents a strong conceptual foundation, some areas could benefit from further clarification or expansion. The title, "Ukrainian-Russian Conflict and Its Influence on The Political Speeches," suggests a broader scope than the abstract's explicit focus solely on President Macron's speech. This discrepancy should be addressed either by narrowing the title to reflect a case study or by indicating how this single speech exemplifies a larger trend if other data sources are implied. Furthermore, while the abstract mentions "speech functions and Modality," a slightly more detailed explanation of the specific interpersonal systems from SFL that are primary foci (e.g., Mood types, specific Modality types or values) would enhance clarity. The stated findings—that rhetoric mirrors ideologies and grammar conveys ideological messages—are somewhat general. Providing more specific preliminary insights from Macron's speech regarding *how* these linguistic elements were employed, and *what specific ideologies or messages* were conveyed, would significantly strengthen the impact of the findings section. Despite these suggestions for refinement, the study presents a valuable contribution to the understanding of political discourse in times of conflict. Its application of SFL to contemporary geopolitical events is commendable, offering detailed insights into the linguistic mechanisms of power and persuasion. The paper has the potential to shed significant light on how leaders frame critical international issues and shape public perception through language. With minor adjustments to clarify scope and elaborate on specific findings, this research promises to be a compelling and insightful addition to the field of discourse analysis and political communication.

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