Political climate

Government, Political and Legal Systems

Government, Political and Legal Systems

Ukraine follows a civil law tradition, under which the Constitution of Ukraine (the Constitution) provides the framework for its legislative system. The principal body of legislation consists of laws adopted by the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine and international agreements of Ukraine duly ratified or acceded to by the Verkhovna Rada.

Recent Political Developments

Maintaining of civil peace and inter-national concord in complicated conditions of the transition period is an important achievement of independent Ukraine. Ukraine has entered the 21st century as a recognised member of civilised countries of the world. This gives grounds to hope and believe that its future will be brighter than its past.