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- What is the political state of the Ukraine?
- Is Ukraine safe in 2020?
- Is corruption in Ukraine Bad?
- What caused the Ukraine crisis?
What is the political state of the Ukraine?
Ukraine is a republic with a presidential-parliamentary system of government. The constitution provides for a directly elected president, a prime minister who is appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament, and a unicameral parliament (Verkhovna Rada).
Is Ukraine safe in 2020?
Overall, Ukraine is a safe country for travelers. ... Troubled areas affected by the war with Russia are located in the southeast of the country, very far from the capital. Occasional demonstrations may take place in the main urban centers across the country and foreigners are advised to stay clear of these events.
Is corruption in Ukraine Bad?
According to a poll conducted by Ernst & Young in 2017, experts considered Ukraine to be the ninth-most corrupt nation in the world. According to the Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, Ukraine ranked 117th out of 180 countries in 2020, ranking the second lowest in Europe, after Russia.
What caused the Ukraine crisis?
Economic sanctions imposed on Russia by western nations contributed to the collapse in value of the Russian rouble, and the resulting Russian financial crisis. The war in Donbas caused a coal shortage in Ukraine, as the Donbas region had been the chief source of coal for power stations across the country.
