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Capital: Kyiv
Area: 603,550 sq km
Comparative area: slightly smaller than Texas
Population (July 2011 estimate): 45,134,707
Official language: Ukranian
State Partner: California
International Organizations and Agreements: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), United Nations


The Ukrainian government has stated that it intends to pursue European integration, while also improving relations with Russia and strengthening its strategic partnership with the United States. Ukraine maintains peaceful and constructive relations with all its neighbors, though there are some unresolved maritime and border issues.

The United States attaches great importance to the success of Ukraine's transition to a democratic state with a flourishing market economy and U.S. policy remains centered on realizing and strengthening a democratic, prosperous, and secure Ukraine more closely integrated into Europe and Euro-Atlantic structures. U.S. assistance to Ukraine is targeted to promote political, security, and economic reform and to address urgent social and humanitarian needs.

The U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership highlights the importance of the bilateral relationship and outlines enhanced cooperation in the areas of defense, security, economics and trade, energy security, democracy, and cultural exchanges. The Charter also emphasizes the continued commitment of the United States to support enhanced engagement between NATO and Ukraine.

The Ukraine military participates in various exercises with the U.S. including Cooperative Archer and Immediate Response; hosts U.S. Navy ship visits; participates in numerous conferences and seminars; and joins U.S. forces in a variety of operations including Kosovo Forces and Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

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  • March 13, 2012

    First-Ever Regional Cyber Endeavor Seminar Held in Montenegro

    I spent last week in the warm and hospitable city of Podgorica, Montenegro, with a EUCOM team executing the first-ever regional Cyber Endeavor event.
  • December 1, 2011

    LOGEX 2011: A Review

    During the past two weeks I really came to realize what a joint environment was really like. Having worked for the EUCOM J4 for only three months my experience was limited at best, despite three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan under my belt.
  • September 1, 2011

    First Day of School – Ukrainian Style

    I had the privilege of participating in the Ochakiv School #2 ribbon cutting.
  • July 28, 2011

    Airman’s perspective of SAFE SKIES 2011

    A massive yellow bus delivered us to the place we would call home for the next 17 days. ‘Resort’ was used to describe the hotel, but it more closely resembled a modest college dorm: two twin beds and a small refrigerator in the corner. Later the outlet that powered the refrigerator would be capitalized to run a small oscillating fan to generate a modest breeze of relief as Mirgorod reached 97 degrees.
  • June 14, 2011

    Useful work in Ukraine

    June 6 is a special day, but probably not for the reasons normally associated with the U.S. military in Europe. I was in Odessa, Ukraine, on the Black Sea coast. The weather was gorgeous, and I was with Ambassador Tefft and his wife, to celebrate the successful completion of facility improvements at Lastoshka Tuberculosis Children's Rehabilition Center.
  • May 11, 2011

    Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR Update

    Since NATO took over the Libyan mission at the end of March (see my earlierblog for a description of the mission), we have launchedalmost 6,000 total aircraft sorties.  Over 2,500 of them have been strikeand suppression of air defenses.  While the US provides about 25 percent ofthe support sorties (intelligence, refueling, surveillance, reconnaissance,suppression of enemy air defense), the rest of the coalition provides theremaining 75 percent.
  • May 4, 2011

    My speech notes from the Atlantic Council Awards dinner: Why NATO Matters …

    Thank you very much, Jim [Jones], for that extremely generous introduction. You could say between SACEUR 14 and SACEUR 16, you have the “long and the short” of it. Indeed, some would say the procession from Jim Jones, a towering figure, to my -- shall we say more compact -- frame, might indicate a diminishing of the Alliance, but I will try my best to look taller tonight.
  • October 6, 2010

    Understanding Europe through Academic Outreach

    EUCOM is working to reach out to academic institutions and researchers in the U.S., Europe, and Eurasia to expand our perspective on current events and to foster an improved understanding of our Area of Focus.
  • December 21, 2009

    Ukraine - The Land of Resources

    When driving through the Ukraine, you can’t help but notice the incredible amount of resources.
  • October 21, 2009

    Is European Command still relevant?

    I thought I'd throw this topic out for some conversation and I'd like to see what others think:

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  • August 4, 2012

    ROTC cadets lend a hand in the Ukraine

    Future leaders learn to work in a joint environment in Ukraine while finding time to do some community service. SGT Abigail Waldrop learns about a new program that gives ROTC cadets a chance to see the world.
  • August 1, 2012

    Exercise Sea Breeze strengthens military bonds

    During Exercise Sea Breeze, more than 16 countries work together to strengthen military bonds and build long lasting partnerships. SSgt Joshua Peargin takes us to Odessa, Ukraine where this multifaceted exercise takes place.
  • July 24, 2012

    Enjoying the Navy band

    During exercise Sea Breeze in Ukraine all those taking part had a chance to unwind and enjoy...and share a little musical culture with the locals. SSgt Joshua Peargin takes us to downtown Odessa for the story.
  • July 24, 2012

    Not your normal orphanage

    American and Ukraine militaries taking part in Exercise Sea Breeze took a break from the action to pay a visit to some local kids in Odessa, Ukraine. SSgt Joshua Peargin takes us along for the visit.
  • March 2, 2012

    Opening Ceremony for Renovated School in Ukraine

    PEREVALSK, Ukraine - Ukrainian children dance to American and Ukrainian music during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Perevalsk Boarding School for Orphans and Children with Genetic Disabilities Feb. 24. This project was selected to improve U.S. - Ukrainian relationships by partnering together in an area where there has been little U.S. presence in the past.
  • November 28, 2011

    Cooperation between partner nations

    Training with other nations for war means working out the logistics between countries as well. Sharpening these logistical skills between partner nations is tricky business. SSgt John Archiquette takes us to Kiev, Ukraine, where logistics officers are taking this training to the next level.
  • September 13, 2010

    MEDCEUR opening ceremony

    Servicemembers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine and the United States stand in formation together at Danilovgrad Army Base, Montenegro, Sept. 10. The ten nations have gathered to work together during MEDCEUR 10, a medical training exercise in central and eastern Europe. This exercise will provide training that will give these servicemembers a strengthened emergency and medical response in the event of any real-world disasters or accidents. For more information, visit www.usafe.af.mil/medceur.asp and www.odbrana.gov.me.
  • January 13, 2010

    Operation Hope

    Humanitarian assistance comes in many different forms. For the U.S. Army Material Center in Germany it comes in the form of medical supplies that are being prepared to ship to Ukraine. TSgt Bret Reinhardt tells us about Operation Provide Hope.