The Ukrainian language is in the group of the Indoeuropean languages. Besides, Ukrainian is one of the Slavonic languages. This language is close to such languages as Polish, Slovakian, Byelorussian, Russian. And if you know one of these languages you'll understand a big part of the speech of any Ukrainian. Also, in Ukrainian language is a lot of English, French and German words. For example - the word "Oil" in Ukrainian spell as "naphta" , like German "Naphta".
The Ukrainian language is very fine and beautiful. It's third fine language all over the world (after French and Italian). Ukrainian language is very tender and melodious. There're a lot of the folk songs. There're drawing and ringing.
The Ukrainian language is rather difficult to you if you're from U.S.A. , U.K. or France. Some easily this language is to Germans. And Ukrainian is quite easy for you if you're Slavonic. And generally, in the world is a lot of more difficult languages as Finnish, Chinese or Japanese. I'd like to say that Ukrainian is more easy language. Well, maybe this language isn't necessary for you, but if you'll interest - you may try to learn it. In this case - I wish you - Good luck!