Ukraine

Country Ukraine
Capital Kiev
Continent Europe
Currency Hryvnia(UAH)
Languages Ukrainian, Armenian, Belarusian, Bulgarian,Crimean Tatar, Gagauz, German, Greek, Hungarian, Karaim, Krymchak, Moldovan, Polish, Romani, Romanian, Russian, Rusyn, Slovak & Yiddish

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Ukraine was the center of the first eastern Slavic state, Kyivan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kyivan Rus was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and eventually into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The cultural and religious legacy of Kyivan Rus laid the foundation for Ukrainian nationalism through subsequent centuries. A new Ukrainian state, the Cossack Hetmanate, was established during the mid-17th century after an uprising against the Poles. Despite continuous Muscovite pressure, the Hetmanate managed to remain autonomous for well over 100 years. During the latter part of the 18th century, most Ukrainian ethnographic territory was absorbed by the Russian Empire. Following the collapse of czarist Russia in 1917, Ukraine was able to achieve a short-lived period of independence (1917-20), but was reconquered and forced to endure a brutal Soviet rule that engineered two forced famines (1921-22 and 1932-33) in which over 8 million died. In World War II, German and Soviet armies were responsible for some 7 to 8 million more deaths. Although final independence for Ukraine was achieved in 1991 with the dissolution of the USSR, democracy and prosperity remained elusive as the legacy of state control and endemic corruption stalled efforts at economic reform, privatization, and civil liberties. A peaceful mass protest "Orange Revolution" in the closing months of 2004 forced the authorities to overturn a rigged presidential election and to allow a new internationally monitored vote that swept into power a reformist slate under Viktor YUSHCHENKO. Subsequent internal squabbles in the YUSHCHENKO camp allowed his rival Viktor YANUKOVYCH to stage a comeback in parliamentary elections and become prime minister in August of 2006. An early legislative election, brought on by a political crisis in the spring of 2007, saw Yuliya TYMOSHENKO, as head of an "Orange" coalition, installed as a new prime minister in December 2007. Viktor YANUKOVUYCH was elected president in a February 2010 run-off election that observers assessed as meeting most international standards. The following month, the Rada approved a vote of no-confidence prompting Yuliya TYMOSHENKO to resign from her post as prime minister.

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Trump again gives Putin ‘a couple of weeks’ with no sign of Ukraine peace talks underway - CNNTrump again gives Putin ‘a couple of weeks’ with no sign of Ukraine peace talks underway  CNN

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‘Massive sanctions or tariffs’: Trump’s big warning on Russia-Ukraine war; sets two-week deadline - The Times of India‘Massive sanctions or tariffs’: Trump’s big warning on Russia-Ukraine war; sets two-week deadline  The Times of India

Top European diplomat says Putin is setting 'a trap' by demanding Ukraine concessions - The HinduTop European diplomat says Putin is setting 'a trap' by demanding Ukraine concessions  The Hindu

What It Would Actually Take to End the War in Ukraine - The New YorkerWhat It Would Actually Take to End the War in Ukraine  The New Yorker

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What Russia wants as peace deal with Ukraine? Vladimir Putin has three demands: ‘Donbas, no NATO and...’ - MintWhat Russia wants as peace deal with Ukraine? Vladimir Putin has three demands: ‘Donbas, no NATO and...’  Mint

Russian attack on western Ukraine hits an American factory during the US-led push for peace - AP NewsRussian attack on western Ukraine hits an American factory during the US-led push for peace  AP News

News: NATO Secretary General visits Ukraine, 22-Aug.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO Secretary General visits Ukraine, 22-Aug.-2025  NATO - Homepage

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Update 310 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine - IAEAUpdate 310 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine  IAEA

Russia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says - BBCRussia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says  BBC

Ukraine war live: Trump again threatens Putin with sanctions if there’s no peace deal - The IndependentUkraine war live: Trump again threatens Putin with sanctions if there’s no peace deal  The Independent

Trump ‘light at the end of the tunnel’: Putin's praise for US president amid Ukraine war - Hindustan TimesTrump ‘light at the end of the tunnel’: Putin's praise for US president amid Ukraine war  Hindustan Times

With no Ukraine peace deal, Trump again threatens Russia sanctions - ReutersWith no Ukraine peace deal, Trump again threatens Russia sanctions  Reuters

Putin is facing a fuel crisis as Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian refineries - Atlantic CouncilPutin is facing a fuel crisis as Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian refineries  Atlantic Council

Hungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline - Al JazeeraHungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline  Al Jazeera

Trump again mulls Russia sanctions as Ukraine peace remains elusive one week after Alaska summit - The GuardianTrump again mulls Russia sanctions as Ukraine peace remains elusive one week after Alaska summit  The Guardian

Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks - BBCRussia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks  BBC

'Not happy': Donald Trump expects Ukraine-Russia deal progress in 'two weeks'; claims he settled seven wars - The Times of India'Not happy': Donald Trump expects Ukraine-Russia deal progress in 'two weeks'; claims he settled seven wars  The Times of India

Putin optimistic about Russia-US relations as Trump threatens sanctions - Al JazeeraPutin optimistic about Russia-US relations as Trump threatens sanctions  Al Jazeera

No Putin-Zelenskyy meeting planned until agenda is agreed, Russia’s foreign minister says – as it happened - The GuardianNo Putin-Zelenskyy meeting planned until agenda is agreed, Russia’s foreign minister says – as it happened  The Guardian

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,275 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,275  Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal - Al JazeeraUkraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal  Al Jazeera

Russia’s war economy taking hits as conflict with Ukraine drags on - Al JazeeraRussia’s war economy taking hits as conflict with Ukraine drags on  Al Jazeera

Ukrainian attack suspends Russian oil flows to Hungary, Slovakia - ReutersUkrainian attack suspends Russian oil flows to Hungary, Slovakia  Reuters

US says road to peace in Russia-Ukraine runs through India; no relief from 50% tariff - The Times of IndiaUS says road to peace in Russia-Ukraine runs through India; no relief from 50% tariff  The Times of India

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops killed in ‘heroic’ war with Ukraine - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops killed in ‘heroic’ war with Ukraine  Al Jazeera

Russia–Ukraine: peace looks more remote than ever - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesRussia–Ukraine: peace looks more remote than ever  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 22, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 22, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Russia-Ukraine war: Major Russian drone and missile strike kills 1, injures 15 in Ukraine - The HinduRussia-Ukraine war: Major Russian drone and missile strike kills 1, injures 15 in Ukraine  The Hindu

Tracking US and NATO support for Ukraine: A full breakdown - Al JazeeraTracking US and NATO support for Ukraine: A full breakdown  Al Jazeera

Why Donetsk 'fortress belt' matters so much for Ukraine's defences against Russia - BBCWhy Donetsk 'fortress belt' matters so much for Ukraine's defences against Russia  BBC

Trump 'not happy' with strike on U.S. factory in Ukraine - NBC NewsTrump 'not happy' with strike on U.S. factory in Ukraine  NBC News

North Korea’s Kim lauds ‘heroic’ troops deployed with Russia in Ukraine war - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim lauds ‘heroic’ troops deployed with Russia in Ukraine war  Al Jazeera

Ukraine attacks pipeline that sends Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia - The GuardianUkraine attacks pipeline that sends Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia  The Guardian

Russia rules out European troops in Ukraine as Trump makes veiled threats - The GuardianRussia rules out European troops in Ukraine as Trump makes veiled threats  The Guardian

Kim Jong-un hails North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine at ceremony for returned soldiers - The GuardianKim Jong-un hails North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine at ceremony for returned soldiers  The Guardian

Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts - Al JazeeraUkrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts  Al Jazeera

What 'security guarantees' for Ukraine would actually mean - BBCWhat 'security guarantees' for Ukraine would actually mean  BBC

Russia pounds Ukraine, kills more civilians before White House meeting - Al JazeeraRussia pounds Ukraine, kills more civilians before White House meeting  Al Jazeera

Oil prices rise, make weekly gains as Ukraine peace process stalls - ReutersOil prices rise, make weekly gains as Ukraine peace process stalls  Reuters

Proposed Ukraine land concessions are Putin's trap, EU top diplomat tells BBC - BBCProposed Ukraine land concessions are Putin's trap, EU top diplomat tells BBC  BBC

Trump needs to understand what the war in Ukraine is really about | Kenneth Roth - The GuardianTrump needs to understand what the war in Ukraine is really about | Kenneth Roth  The Guardian

Trump says Putin, Zelenskyy like ‘oil and vinegar’ as Ukrainian leader accuses Russia of doing ‘everything’ to stop trilateral summit - The Indian ExpressTrump says Putin, Zelenskyy like ‘oil and vinegar’ as Ukrainian leader accuses Russia of doing ‘everything’ to stop trilateral summit  The Indian Express

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‘Russia is targeting us deliberately’: how attacks on maternity hospitals fuelled a birth-rate crisis in Ukraine - The Guardian‘Russia is targeting us deliberately’: how attacks on maternity hospitals fuelled a birth-rate crisis in Ukraine  The Guardian

Ukraine warns Belarus against provocations during 'Zapad' military drills - ReutersUkraine warns Belarus against provocations during 'Zapad' military drills  Reuters

Oil rises 1% on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks, strong US demand - ReutersOil rises 1% on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks, strong US demand  Reuters

EU delivers over 4 billion euros to Ukraine ahead of Independence Day - The Kyiv IndependentEU delivers over 4 billion euros to Ukraine ahead of Independence Day  The Kyiv Independent

US factory in Ukraine hit in largest Russian air attack for weeks - Financial TimesUS factory in Ukraine hit in largest Russian air attack for weeks  Financial Times

Russia says it must be part of international talks on Ukraine’s security - The GuardianRussia says it must be part of international talks on Ukraine’s security  The Guardian

Nato leaders must ‘not be naive’ about any potential Ukraine deployment, says head of German soldiers’ union – as it happened - The GuardianNato leaders must ‘not be naive’ about any potential Ukraine deployment, says head of German soldiers’ union – as it happened  The Guardian

Ukraine says it again hit Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline facility - ReutersUkraine says it again hit Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline facility  Reuters

Trump frustrated after thinking he made headway on Russia-Ukraine talks only to see Putin balk - AP NewsTrump frustrated after thinking he made headway on Russia-Ukraine talks only to see Putin balk  AP News

Russia says it must be included in any Ukraine security guarantees - Financial TimesRussia says it must be included in any Ukraine security guarantees  Financial Times

Russia carries out its biggest attack in more than a month while accusing Ukraine of not being interested in peace - CNNRussia carries out its biggest attack in more than a month while accusing Ukraine of not being interested in peace  CNN

'We'll see what happens': Trump ends week of Ukraine-Russia talks on a more tentative note - NBC News'We'll see what happens': Trump ends week of Ukraine-Russia talks on a more tentative note  NBC News

‘These are Ukrainian lands’: people in Donetsk pour scorn on Putin’s territorial demands - The Guardian‘These are Ukrainian lands’: people in Donetsk pour scorn on Putin’s territorial demands  The Guardian

Trump Says He'll Decide Within 2 Weeks On Next Steps To End War In Ukraine - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyTrump Says He'll Decide Within 2 Weeks On Next Steps To End War In Ukraine  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Russia's foreign minister says no Putin-Zelenskyy summit planned despite Trump's peace push - NBC NewsRussia's foreign minister says no Putin-Zelenskyy summit planned despite Trump's peace push  NBC News

Kim Jong Un acknowledges Ukraine war losses at ceremony for fallen soldiers - The Washington PostKim Jong Un acknowledges Ukraine war losses at ceremony for fallen soldiers  The Washington Post

Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy could end war ‘almost immediately’ - Al JazeeraTrump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy could end war ‘almost immediately’  Al Jazeera

What countries are in Nato and what is Article 5? - BBCWhat countries are in Nato and what is Article 5?  BBC

Exclusive: Putin's demand to Ukraine: give up Donbas, no NATO and no Western troops, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Putin's demand to Ukraine: give up Donbas, no NATO and no Western troops, sources say  Reuters

Zelensky says he is ready to meet Putin after Trump calls Russian leader - BBCZelensky says he is ready to meet Putin after Trump calls Russian leader  BBC

What Trump Actually Wants From a Ukraine Deal - The AtlanticWhat Trump Actually Wants From a Ukraine Deal  The Atlantic

Who really pays for the war in Ukraine? Kyiv, the EU and US in numbers - Euronews.comWho really pays for the war in Ukraine? Kyiv, the EU and US in numbers  Euronews.com

Trump must not reward Putin for his aggression in Ukraine - Financial TimesTrump must not reward Putin for his aggression in Ukraine  Financial Times

Ukrainian held in Italy over blast mystery of Nord Stream gas pipelines - BBCUkrainian held in Italy over blast mystery of Nord Stream gas pipelines  BBC

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 21, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 21, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Ukraine Works to Identify 6,000 Bodies Sent From Russia in Makeshift Rail Platform Lab - The New York TimesUkraine Works to Identify 6,000 Bodies Sent From Russia in Makeshift Rail Platform Lab  The New York Times

A Ukrainian startup develops long-range drones and missiles to take the battle to Russia - AP NewsA Ukrainian startup develops long-range drones and missiles to take the battle to Russia  AP News

Russia Bombed a U.S. Factory in Ukraine. Here’s How Trump Responded. - yahoo.comRussia Bombed a U.S. Factory in Ukraine. Here’s How Trump Responded.  yahoo.com

Ukraine offers Trump $100bn weapons deal to win security guarantees - Financial TimesUkraine offers Trump $100bn weapons deal to win security guarantees  Financial Times

How Russia’s drone attacks have reshaped the war in Ukraine: An illustrated guide - CNNHow Russia’s drone attacks have reshaped the war in Ukraine: An illustrated guide  CNN

Why Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war - BBCWhy Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war  BBC

Trump promised Ukraine 'security guarantees': Here's what they could look like - CNBCTrump promised Ukraine 'security guarantees': Here's what they could look like  CNBC

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says overnight strikes lay bare Russia's intentions in war - ReutersUkraine's Zelenskiy says overnight strikes lay bare Russia's intentions in war  Reuters

Ukraine war latest: Suspect behind Nord Stream attacks served in Ukraine's army, Sky News understands - Sky NewsUkraine war latest: Suspect behind Nord Stream attacks served in Ukraine's army, Sky News understands  Sky News

North Korean TV airs extensive footage of troops fighting Ukraine for first time - NK NewsNorth Korean TV airs extensive footage of troops fighting Ukraine for first time  NK News

Trump ‘very angry’ at Ukraine hitting Russian pipeline feeding Orbán - politico.euTrump ‘very angry’ at Ukraine hitting Russian pipeline feeding Orbán  politico.eu

Ukraine summit as it happened: Donald Trump says US to co-ordinate Ukraine’s security with Europe; Moscow-Kyiv direct talks expected - Financial TimesUkraine summit as it happened: Donald Trump says US to co-ordinate Ukraine’s security with Europe; Moscow-Kyiv direct talks expected  Financial Times

Kellogg will travel to Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day - The Kyiv IndependentKellogg will travel to Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day  The Kyiv Independent

We need to ensure Putin never attacks Ukraine again, NATO chief says - Euronews.comWe need to ensure Putin never attacks Ukraine again, NATO chief says  Euronews.com

Not so easy: The perils and pitfalls in providing Ukraine with security guarantees - CNNNot so easy: The perils and pitfalls in providing Ukraine with security guarantees  CNN

Why First Lady Olena Zelenska wrote Melania Trump a letter - BBCWhy First Lady Olena Zelenska wrote Melania Trump a letter  BBC

Trump under pressure as obstacles to progress on Ukraine persist - BBCTrump under pressure as obstacles to progress on Ukraine persist  BBC

10% markup: Who’s really 'profiteering'? How US profits from selling weapons to Europe for Ukraine war - The Times of India10% markup: Who’s really 'profiteering'? How US profits from selling weapons to Europe for Ukraine war  The Times of India

Trump steps back from Russia and Ukraine peace talks for now, sources say - The GuardianTrump steps back from Russia and Ukraine peace talks for now, sources say  The Guardian

Trump’s intel chief freezes out Five Eyes allies on Ukraine - politico.euTrump’s intel chief freezes out Five Eyes allies on Ukraine  politico.eu

Trump 'not happy' about Russian strike on US factory in Ukraine - The Kyiv IndependentTrump 'not happy' about Russian strike on US factory in Ukraine  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine says foreign ‘mercenaries’ from various countries aiding Russia - Al JazeeraUkraine says foreign ‘mercenaries’ from various countries aiding Russia  Al Jazeera

Starmer hails breakthrough on Ukraine - but anxiety over its future remains - BBCStarmer hails breakthrough on Ukraine - but anxiety over its future remains  BBC

Ukraine war latest: Suspect behind Nord Stream attacks served in Ukraine's army, Sky News understands - Sky NewsUkraine war latest: Suspect behind Nord Stream attacks served in Ukraine's army, Sky News understands  Sky News

Over 1 million people in Ukraine require evacuation from frontlines - Euronews.comOver 1 million people in Ukraine require evacuation from frontlines  Euronews.com

Europe’s Fragile Energy Lifeline Exposed by Ukraine’s Strikes in Russia - The Wall Street JournalEurope’s Fragile Energy Lifeline Exposed by Ukraine’s Strikes in Russia  The Wall Street Journal

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