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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As democracies around the world reassess their future, Ukraine has become a place where freedom is not only defended – but reimagined for generations to come.

4 days ago · Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hit by hypersonic ballistic missile as allies condemn ‘reckless escalation’ At least four people were killed in the attacks on Ukraine’s capital

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General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports military strikes at the Shahed-type drones base on the territory of Donetsk airport, Volgograd oil refinery, and oil depots in Hvardiyske and Simferopol in …

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1 day ago · Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was hit by a massive strike of missiles and drones early on Sunday, shortly after its air force warned Russia might launch a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile.