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.

1 day ago · Russia has unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on civilian areas of Ukraine and is stepping up ground attacks along the front.

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14 hours ago · Moscow’s forces are intensifying their attacks in southern Ukraine after Kyiv made rare gains along the front.

5 days ago · 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.

1 day 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 …

Feb 27, 2026 · Russian drones hit a 14-story building in Dnipro, sparking fires and injuring civilians, as hundreds of UAVs and missiles targeted Ukraine in a massive ongoing assault.

2 days ago · More than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, “the violence is worse than ever” and far from abating, the head of UN political and peacebuilding affairs said on …

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Mar 19, 2026 · Stay on top of Ukraine latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.