Article 17
Protection of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, ensuring its economic and information security are the most important functions of the state, the business of the entire Ukrainian people.
The defense of Ukraine, protection of its sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability are entrusted to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ensuring state security and protection of the state border of Ukraine are entrusted to the relevant military formations and law enforcement agencies of the state, the organization and procedure for their activities are determined by law.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations may not be used by anyone to restrict the rights and freedoms of citizens or for the purpose of overthrowing the constitutional order, removing authorities or obstructing their activities.
The state ensures social protection of citizens of Ukraine who are in service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and in other military formations, as well as members of their families. The creation and operation of any armed formations not provided for by law is prohibited on the territory of Ukraine.
The location of foreign military bases on the territory of Ukraine is not allowed.
Article 65
Defense of the Fatherland, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, respect for its state symbols is the duty of citizens of Ukraine.
Citizens shall perform military service in accordance with the law.