Politics of Ukraine

In Ukraine, the type of government is a Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic. In Ukraine, the legislative power is vested in a Supreme Council. The head of the government is Petro Poroshenko. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Ukraine lasts until 3 January 2019. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Ukraine lasts until 01/03/2019. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Ukraine is 2.845. The strength of legal rights index for Ukraine is 8. Overall, it is considered to be rather adequate - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders at least decently; credit information is msotly sufficient and generally available. In 2013, Ukraine received 769.2 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 807.2 USD.

Government

In Ukraine, the head of the government is Petro Poroshenko. The government system of Ukraine is a Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic. In Ukraine, the legislative power is vested in a Supreme Council; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral Supreme Council. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Ukraine is -0.38. This indicates that the government of Ukraine is mediocre. While some public and civil services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully evaluate the governmental situation in Ukraine before considering any business maneuvers.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Ukraine is a member of.

Ukraine is a member of the United Nations (UN). Ukraine is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Ukraine is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Ukraine became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Ukraine is part of, click on Ukraine membership in international unions.

Freedom in Ukraine

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Ukraine is 2. Citizens in Ukraine experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Ukraine, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Ukraine click on Freedom in Ukraine.