In 2023, Ukrainian Defence Forces achieved decisive success in the battle for the Black Sea. Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed 23 out of 80 Russian Black Sea fleet warships and damaged 13 more, effectively pushing the enemy out of the western part of the Black Sea. Russian military capabilities in occupied Crimea were significantly weakened by effective attacks against the headquarters of Russian fleet, military airfields and air defence systems. According to Corruption Perception Index 2023, Ukraine ranked 104 improving its score by 3 points and climbing up 12 position in comparison to 2022. A substantial number of world countries fully support Ukrainian initiatives to ensure peace in Ukraine, in particular the Peace Formula.
