Ukraine borders Russia in the east, the Black Sea in the south, Belarus in the north and Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova in the west. Ukraine has an important geographical position and is the geopolitical intersection of the EU and CIS, especially with Russia. [1] Ukrainians belong to the Eastern Slavic nationality and have close ties with Russians and Belarusians.
As one of the important markets in the world, Ukraine is the third largest grain exporter in the world and has the reputation of "European granary". Ukraine is an emerging free market economy with relatively developed industry and agriculture, and its agricultural output value accounts for 20% of GDP. [2] Heavy industry occupies a major position in industry.
Ukraine still retains a huge armed forces system in the military field. Ukraine implements the political principle of separation of powers, is a sovereign, independent and democratic country ruled by law, and implements a republic. The president represents the supreme head of state.