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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19 hours 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 …

5 hours ago · Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago launched Europe's biggest conflict since World War II, causing immense suffering for civilians and harrowing ordeals for soldiers while rewriting the ...

3 days ago · Stay on top of Ukraine latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

15 hours ago · Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years ago launched Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. It has caused immense suffering for civilians and harrowing ordeals for soldiers while …

7 hours ago · Reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine will cost almost $588 million over the next decade, or nearly three times the estimated GDP in 2025, as housing, energy and other critical sectors …

Feb 17, 2026 · Read the latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stay updated with on-the-ground reporting, political developments on both sides, and the economic impact on the region and the world.

Feb 12, 2026 · The meeting between Zelensky and Tsikhanouskaya signals a shift in Ukraine’s Belarus policy. After years of caution, Kyiv is increasingly separating Lukashenko’s regime from Belarusian …

6 days ago · Everything you need to know about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.