Ukraine

Ukraine is a sovereign state located in Eastern Europe, and is the 32nd most populous country in the world with nearly 43 million inhabitants. Kiev is the capital and largest city in the country.  Ukraine the largest country within Europe, and 46th largest in the world. Ukraine gained its independence from Russia in 1991 following the Soviet Union’s dissolution at the end of the Cold War. The Ukraine declared itself a neutral state after independence.

Ukraien partnered with NATO in 1994, and in 2013 the government suspended the Ukraine-European Union Association Agreement. Ukraine is considered a developing country, and has the lowest personal income in Europe. Corruption and high poverty rates are also a concern.

The Ukranian government is a semi-Presidential system with separate powers. It consists of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The country is a member of the United Nations, OSCE, GUAM Organization, Council of Europe, and Commonwealth of Independent States.

The President is head of state and is elected every 5-years by popular vote. The Prime Minister oversees the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which is the highest body of the Ukranian executive branch. 

The Ukrainian courts are guaranteed Constitutional freedom, and enjoy legal and financial freedom, guaranteed by Ukranian law since 2002. The President appoints court justices by decree every five years. There are three court levels with a broad range of jurisdictional powers in the country. There are 74 local courts in the country, courts of appeals (regional and city/Kiev and the Supreme Court. There is also a Constitutional court and High Anti-Corruption Court.

The National Law Review covers a wide range of topics, legislation, and legal matters as it relates to the country of Ukraine. Economic and political sanctions, corruption, trade sanctions, and international affairs with Russia, the US, and other international partners, are covered online. Visitors will always find the latest news coverage, litigation, and legislation, as it relates to Ukraine, the European Union, and residents of the country.

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Mar
11
2024
Private Market Talks: Navigating the Geopolitical Supercycle with Tina Fordham [Podcast] Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
27
2024
US Sanctions Hundreds More on Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion, Highlights Perils of Continuing Business in Russia, But Does Not Change Substantive Laws ArentFox Schiff LLP
Feb
22
2024
United Kingdom | Ukrainians Eligible For 18-Month Stay Extensions Berry Appleman & Leiden
Jan
10
2024
Immigration Takes Center Stage: Can Congress Avoid Shutdown in 2024? Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
21
2023
Sanctions Enforcement in the Cryptocurrency Industry Continues to be a Focus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
12
2023
USCIS Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
22
2023
DHS Extends and Re-designates TPS for Ukraine and Sudan Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
21
2023
Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
4
2023
DOJ, BIS, and OFAC Issue Inter-Agency Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosures of Sanctions and Export Control Violations Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
30
2023
UK Government Announces Fresh Sanctions on Russia Accessing UK Legal Expertise Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
28
2023
EU Sanctions Russia with Eleventh Package of Restrictive Measures Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
20
2023
UK Imposes New Russia Sanctions on 86 People and Companies, Including Metal and Diamond Industries Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
15
2023
U.S. Executive Branch Update – May 15, 2023 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
1
2023
DHS Announces Extension of Parole for Certain Ukrainians Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
1
2023
Anniversary Brings 200 Percent U.S. Tariffs On Russian Aluminum And Increased Tariffs On Other Products Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
17
2023
Financial Conduct Authority Updates its Statement on the London Metal Exchange’s Suspension of the Nickel Market Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
15
2023
DHS Announces Parole Extension for Certain Ukrainian Nationals in the United States Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
9
2023
New Round of Sanctions Relevant to Manufacturers Are Launched on the First Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Robinson & Cole LLP
Mar
8
2023
EU Agrees to 10th Package of Sanctions Against Russia Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
3
2023
BIS Charging Letter Oberheiden P.C.
Feb
28
2023
What You Need to Know About the New Tariffs on Imports from Russia ArentFox Schiff LLP
Feb
27
2023
G7 Sanctions Enforcement Coordination Mechanism and Centralized EU Sanctions Watchdog Proposed Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
6
2023
Sanctions Update—January 2023 K&L Gates
Dec
8
2022
Active Russian Agent Andrii Derkach Indicted for Scheme to Violate Sanctions in the United States The U.S. Department of Justice
Nov
28
2022
USCIS: Employment Authorization for Certain Ukrainian, Afghan Parolees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
21
2022
OFSI’s Annual Review Highlights Effect of Sanctions on Russia Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
4
2022
Key Takeaways | How the Inflation Reduction Act Impacts the Oil and Gas Industry + The Role of Natural Gas Moving Forward [VIDEO] McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
4
2022
Managing Global Supply Chains in a Volatile World Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
19
2022
EU Sanctions Against Russia Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
12
2022
US Moves to Seize Aircraft for Apparent Violation of Export Controls Katten
Oct
10
2022
EU Sanctions Russia with Eighth Package of Restrictive Measures Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
6
2022
U.S. and Allies Impose Additional Russia Sanctions After Sham Annexations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
4
2022
US Executive Branch Update – October 3, 2022 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
1
2022
Readout of Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force Deputies Meeting The U.S. Department of Justice
Sep
30
2022
Russian Sanctions Update: Will “Biting” Eighth EU Sanctions Package Prohibit Legal Services? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
10
2022
From Zero to 100: Crude Oil Price Changes in 2020–2022 Cornerstone Research
Sep
2
2022
US Executive Branch Update – September 2, 2022 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
30
2022
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Maximizing Insurance Coverage to Mitigate Financial Losses Gilbert LLP
Aug
12
2022
Priority Visa Services Resume After 5 Month Suspension (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
11
2022
US Executive Branch Update – August 11, 2022 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
1
2022
Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – July 11-29, 2022 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
27
2022
War and Peace at Rospatent: Protecting Trademarks in Russia Katten
Jul
19
2022
FinCEN and BIS Warn Financial Institutions About Potential Evasion of Russian and Belarusian Export Controls Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
19
2022
Avoiding Supply Chain Disruption in an Era of Geopolitical Risk Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
11
2022
Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – June 25 – July 8, 2022 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
8
2022
REPO Task Force: The First 100 Days Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
27
2022
Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – June 27, 2022 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
23
2022
EU Adopts 6th Package of Sanctions Against Russia Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
23
2022
Going the Distance: Managing Freight Costs and Delivery Delays in 2022 Foley & Lardner LLP
Jun
17
2022
Keeping Pace with the Evolving Sanctions Enforcement Regime Bracewell LLP
 

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