Ukraine - a sovereign state.
August 24, 1991 the Supreme Council of Ukraine proclaimed the creation of an independent Ukrainian state.
Ukraine has its own territory, government, national emblem, national flag and anthem.
In Ukraine, the 24 administrative regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Polity - a presidential republic.
The head of state is the president.
He is elected by universal secret ballot for a term of 4 years.
The current President of Ukraine - Viktor Yanukovych.
Legislative power is vested in parliament, called the Verkhovna Rada.
Deputies also elected for a term of 4 years.