Ukraine entered the top four least peaceful countries in the world — Global Peace Index ranking
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Ukraine ranked fourth among the least peaceful countries in the 2026 Global Peace Index. Russia topped the list.
Ukraine has entered the top four least peaceful countries in the world. This is stated in the 2026 Global Peace Index Ranking, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, UNN reports.
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It is noted that Russia took first place among the least peaceful countries for the first time, followed by Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, and Israel.
South Asia recorded the largest deterioration in the 2026 Index, driven by declines in the scores of Nepal, India, and Pakistan
It is indicated that Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, a position it has held for 19 consecutive years, followed by New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Ireland.
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