Ukraine is a unitary state and its system of government is a semi-presidential republic. Ukraine has a transition economy and has the lowest nominal GDP per capita in Europe as of 2024.

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3 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Ukraine, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Ukraine is located in eastern Europe and is the …

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Feb 13, 2026 · Everything you need to know about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 13, 2026 · Ukraine is the largest country by area in Europe, if Russia is excluded. On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, leading to a prolonged conflict.

In this episode of Off the Record, host Natalka Cmoc speaks with former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk about the future of Ukraine, the war with Russia, and what victory truly means.