Sovereignty and war
Why this topic matters
Ukraine has a dual executive. The directly elected President has major constitutional responsibilities in areas including national security, defence and foreign representation, while the Cabinet of Ministers led by the Prime Minister directs the government and is politically accountable to the Verkhovna Rada.
Country sources
- Constitution of Ukraine — Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ↗
- Constitution of Ukraine — official legislation database — Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ↗
- Decree introducing martial law in Ukraine — Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine legislation database ↗
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