Ukraine has made progress since its independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991. The goals of strengthening democracy, respecting human rights, and providing a market economy are in pursuit. However, the country is still suffers from economic turmoil, corruption among leaders, and inadequacy according to most European standards (NationMaster.com, 2003).
The new nation quickly implemented a parliamentary committee to create a democratic constitution, allowed a multi-party system that included democratic as well as communist representations, and held its first presidential election. Lenoid Kravchuk was elected the first president of Ukraine in 1991. The new democratic constitution was ratified in 1996. It mandated a pluralistic politi
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