National Security and Defense Council of UkraineGovernment

The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine is an advisory state body to the President of Ukraine tasked with coordinating and controlling the activity of executive branch institutions in national security and defense. It was originally established in 1991 as the Defense Council of Ukraine before being merged and reorganized into its current constitutional form in 1996. During periods of national crisis and armed conflict, it plays a vital role in formulating defense strategy, imposing sanctions, and managing emergency responses.