Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe. It shares borders with several other European countries, including Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. Ukraine is a member of the Council of Europe and has applied for membership in the European Union.In fact, Russia itself is a transcontinental country that spans both Europe and Asia. The majority of its population and major cities are located in the European part of the country, west of the Ural Mountains. Its capita