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 expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close - AP NewsTrump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close  AP News

Donald Trump says ‘Crimea will stay with Russia’; dismisses Ukraine joining NATO - Hindustan TimesDonald Trump says ‘Crimea will stay with Russia’; dismisses Ukraine joining NATO  Hindustan Times

"He Has To Be Dealt With Differently": Trump Warns Putin Over Ukraine - NDTV"He Has To Be Dealt With Differently": Trump Warns Putin Over Ukraine  NDTV

Russia ready for Ukraine talks without preconditions, says Putin - Times of IndiaRussia ready for Ukraine talks without preconditions, says Putin  Times of India

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,157 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,157  Al Jazeera

Maybe Putin doesn't want to stop Ukraine war, he's just tapping me along: Trump - India TodayMaybe Putin doesn't want to stop Ukraine war, he's just tapping me along: Trump  India Today

CIA official’s son killed fighting with Russian army in Ukraine - The Washington PostCIA official’s son killed fighting with Russian army in Ukraine  The Washington Post

Ben Jennings on negotiations to end the war in Ukraine – cartoon - The GuardianBen Jennings on negotiations to end the war in Ukraine – cartoon  The Guardian

Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack - officials - BBCKyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack - officials  BBC

Kerala man who fought in Ukraine war and was injured in drone attack finally returns from Russia - The Indian ExpressKerala man who fought in Ukraine war and was injured in drone attack finally returns from Russia  The Indian Express

Read the Full Transcript of Trump’s ‘100 Days’ Interview - Time MagazineRead the Full Transcript of Trump’s ‘100 Days’ Interview  Time Magazine

Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine - BBCRussia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine  BBC

Ukraine war briefing: Trump says peace deal ‘very close’ and meets Zelenskyy in Rome - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Trump says peace deal ‘very close’ and meets Zelenskyy in Rome  The Guardian

Russia claims recapture of Kursk border region but Ukraine says fighting continues - CNNRussia claims recapture of Kursk border region but Ukraine says fighting continues  CNN

Allies alarmed as Trump pushes Ukraine peace deal allowing Russia to keep seized land, CNN reports - The Kyiv IndependentAllies alarmed as Trump pushes Ukraine peace deal allowing Russia to keep seized land, CNN reports  The Kyiv Independent

Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal 'very close' after new Kremlin talks - The Economic TimesTrump says Russia-Ukraine deal 'very close' after new Kremlin talks  The Economic Times

Trump says Russia, Ukraine ‘very close to a deal,’ urges the 2 sides to meet soon - politico.euTrump says Russia, Ukraine ‘very close to a deal,’ urges the 2 sides to meet soon  politico.eu

Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy before Pope Francis' funeral - The HinduTrump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy before Pope Francis' funeral  The Hindu

Russia says it has fully retaken Kursk, but Ukraine says fighting continues - Al JazeeraRussia says it has fully retaken Kursk, but Ukraine says fighting continues  Al Jazeera

What to know about Trump’s proposal to carve up Ukraine - CNNWhat to know about Trump’s proposal to carve up Ukraine  CNN

Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Donald Trump - BBCRussia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Donald Trump  BBC

'Very productive': US president Donald Trump, Ukraine's Zelenskky hold brief talks before funeral of Pope Francis in Rome - Times of India'Very productive': US president Donald Trump, Ukraine's Zelenskky hold brief talks before funeral of Pope Francis in Rome  Times of India

Trump says maybe Putin 'doesn't want to stop the war' in Ukraine - The Economic TimesTrump says maybe Putin 'doesn't want to stop the war' in Ukraine  The Economic Times

Kyiv denies Russia’s claim of Kursk Oblast recapture, as Moscow confirms North Korea role. - The Kyiv IndependentKyiv denies Russia’s claim of Kursk Oblast recapture, as Moscow confirms North Korea role.  The Kyiv Independent

All Ukrainian troops forced out of Kursk region, says Russia after Zelenskyy-Trump meet - Times of IndiaAll Ukrainian troops forced out of Kursk region, says Russia after Zelenskyy-Trump meet  Times of India

Putin ready for talks with Ukraine 'without preconditions,' Kremlin says. - The Kyiv IndependentPutin ready for talks with Ukraine 'without preconditions,' Kremlin says.  The Kyiv Independent

Trump, Zelenskyy hold ‘productive’ meeting at the Vatican - Al JazeeraTrump, Zelenskyy hold ‘productive’ meeting at the Vatican  Al Jazeera

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion - ReutersRussia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion  Reuters

Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain - The New York TimesUkrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain  The New York Times

Zelensky and Trump hold 'very productive' talks at Vatican - BBCZelensky and Trump hold 'very productive' talks at Vatican  BBC

Update 288 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine - International Atomic Energy AgencyUpdate 288 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine  International Atomic Energy Agency

How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions - The New York TimesHow Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions  The New York Times

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 25, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 25, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Russia says it has fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukraine says it is still fighting there. - AP NewsRussia says it has fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukraine says it is still fighting there.  AP News

Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal - AP NewsTrump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal  AP News

CIA confirms deputy director’s son killed while fighting in Ukraine. - The Kyiv IndependentCIA confirms deputy director’s son killed while fighting in Ukraine.  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine, Europe's ceasefire proposal includes US security guarantees, no recognition of Crimea, Reuters reports - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine, Europe's ceasefire proposal includes US security guarantees, no recognition of Crimea, Reuters reports  The Kyiv Independent

Russian Army Says Kursk Region 'Fully Liberated' From Ukraine - The Moscow TimesRussian Army Says Kursk Region 'Fully Liberated' From Ukraine  The Moscow Times

Russia claims progress in Ukraine talks as US envoy meets Putin - Al JazeeraRussia claims progress in Ukraine talks as US envoy meets Putin  Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine updates: Trump tells Putin ‘stop’ after deadly Kyiv attacks - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine updates: Trump tells Putin ‘stop’ after deadly Kyiv attacks  Al Jazeera

US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear - BBCUS intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear  BBC

Ukraine may have to give up land for peace - Kyiv Mayor Klitschko - BBCUkraine may have to give up land for peace - Kyiv Mayor Klitschko  BBC

Putin, Witkoff discuss possible direct Russia-Ukraine talks - DWPutin, Witkoff discuss possible direct Russia-Ukraine talks  DW

Ukraine to continue fighting with or without Trump, experts say - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine to continue fighting with or without Trump, experts say  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine may need to temporarily give up territory to Russia for peace, Klitschko says - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine may need to temporarily give up territory to Russia for peace, Klitschko says  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine: Smiles as Vladimir Putin meets Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff - BBCUkraine: Smiles as Vladimir Putin meets Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff  BBC

Ukraine’s fighters fear Russian attacks and Trump’s ceasefire - The EconomistUkraine’s fighters fear Russian attacks and Trump’s ceasefire  The Economist

Why Zelensky can't and won't give up Crimea - BBCWhy Zelensky can't and won't give up Crimea  BBC

Kremlin claims Ukraine pushed out of Kursk as Trump criticises Putin - Financial TimesKremlin claims Ukraine pushed out of Kursk as Trump criticises Putin  Financial Times

Ukraine war: Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Kyiv, as strikes continue - BBCUkraine war: Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Kyiv, as strikes continue  BBC

Nine killed in Russian attack on bus in Ukraine - BBCNine killed in Russian attack on bus in Ukraine  BBC

Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted - ReutersSome electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted  Reuters

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky meets South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa to counter Russia - BBCUkraine's Volodymyr Zelensky meets South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa to counter Russia  BBC

Europe backs Ukraine while still easing it toward the U.S. peace deal - The Washington PostEurope backs Ukraine while still easing it toward the U.S. peace deal  The Washington Post

Vitali Klitschko: What would it mean for Ukraine to temporarily give up land? - BBCVitali Klitschko: What would it mean for Ukraine to temporarily give up land?  BBC

Trump attacks Zelensky over possibility of Crimea going to Russia - BBCTrump attacks Zelensky over possibility of Crimea going to Russia  BBC

A carve-up in gift wrapping: Trump’s peace plan puts the sacrifice on Ukraine - The GuardianA carve-up in gift wrapping: Trump’s peace plan puts the sacrifice on Ukraine  The Guardian

Ukraine, allies working on security guarantees potentially similar to NATO Article 5, Zelensky says - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine, allies working on security guarantees potentially similar to NATO Article 5, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent

Farkas: When Putin is ahead he keeps pushing - CNNFarkas: When Putin is ahead he keeps pushing  CNN

Cash bonus for a year fighting Russia? Inside Ukraine's youth recruitment drive - ReutersCash bonus for a year fighting Russia? Inside Ukraine's youth recruitment drive  Reuters

Newspaper headlines: Ukraine risks 'too high' and jobless 'won't work for under 40k' - BBCNewspaper headlines: Ukraine risks 'too high' and jobless 'won't work for under 40k'  BBC

Exclusive: Documents expose differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine - ReutersExclusive: Documents expose differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine  Reuters

Trump’s shameful Crimea ultimatum to Ukraine - Financial TimesTrump’s shameful Crimea ultimatum to Ukraine  Financial Times

Trump and Zelenskiy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace - ReutersTrump and Zelenskiy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace  Reuters

Ukraine fails to reach deal with investors to restructure $2.6bn of debt - Financial TimesUkraine fails to reach deal with investors to restructure $2.6bn of debt  Financial Times

Trump doubts Putin’s willingness to end Ukraine war, threatening further sanctions - The IndependentTrump doubts Putin’s willingness to end Ukraine war, threatening further sanctions  The Independent

Russia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Region - The New York TimesRussia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Region  The New York Times

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 23, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 23, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to meet for 'very high-level' talks, says a deal is near - France 24Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to meet for 'very high-level' talks, says a deal is near  France 24

From ammunition to ballistic missiles: how North Korea arms Russia in the Ukraine war - The GuardianFrom ammunition to ballistic missiles: how North Korea arms Russia in the Ukraine war  The Guardian

Ukraine gets nothing in Trump’s proposals for peace, says Boris Johnson - The GuardianUkraine gets nothing in Trump’s proposals for peace, says Boris Johnson  The Guardian

A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought - CNNA frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought  CNN

Major companies' online services crash in Ukraine over reported technical failures - The Kyiv IndependentMajor companies' online services crash in Ukraine over reported technical failures  The Kyiv Independent

Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy Witkoff meets Putin - ReutersTrump says Ukraine deal close after envoy Witkoff meets Putin  Reuters

Trump threatens Putin with sanctions after one-on-one Vatican chat with Zelenskyy - EuractivTrump threatens Putin with sanctions after one-on-one Vatican chat with Zelenskyy  Euractiv

Newspaper headlines: Ukraine's 'only choice' and Gregg Wallace's defence - BBCNewspaper headlines: Ukraine's 'only choice' and Gregg Wallace's defence  BBC

Trump doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war - NBC NewsTrump doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war  NBC News

Donald Trump urges Vladimir Putin to stop attacks on Ukraine - Financial TimesDonald Trump urges Vladimir Putin to stop attacks on Ukraine  Financial Times

Ukraine reports many Russian drone attacks after truce ends - BBCUkraine reports many Russian drone attacks after truce ends  BBC

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea - CNNTrump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea  CNN

Russia Takes Full Control of Kursk Region From Ukraine, IFX Says - BloombergRussia Takes Full Control of Kursk Region From Ukraine, IFX Says  Bloomberg

Trump plan to let Russia keep Ukraine land ‘set in stone’ - The TimesTrump plan to let Russia keep Ukraine land ‘set in stone’  The Times

Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv - BBCTrump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv  BBC

Trump says he has ‘no allegiance’ in Russia-Ukraine war and his own deadline on peace deal – as it happened - The GuardianTrump says he has ‘no allegiance’ in Russia-Ukraine war and his own deadline on peace deal – as it happened  The Guardian

Kremlin: Russia retook Kursk, Ukraine faced shocking defeat - BulgarianMilitary.comKremlin: Russia retook Kursk, Ukraine faced shocking defeat  BulgarianMilitary.com

‘I haven’t slept for two days’: Kharkiv residents reel from Russian attacks - The Guardian‘I haven’t slept for two days’: Kharkiv residents reel from Russian attacks  The Guardian

Full text of US peace proposal at odds with Ukrainian, EU positions, Reuters reports - The Kyiv IndependentFull text of US peace proposal at odds with Ukrainian, EU positions, Reuters reports  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine and Russia report fighting as 'Easter truce' ends - BBCUkraine and Russia report fighting as 'Easter truce' ends  BBC

UK may abandon plans to deploy large troop force to Ukraine, the Times reports - The Kyiv IndependentUK may abandon plans to deploy large troop force to Ukraine, the Times reports  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine will only discuss occupied territories after a ceasefire is reached, Zelensky says - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine will only discuss occupied territories after a ceasefire is reached, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London - ReutersUkrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London  Reuters

Ukraine will have to give way on some issues, Polish president says - Euronews.comUkraine will have to give way on some issues, Polish president says  Euronews.com

Russia confirms North Korean troops are in Ukraine and claims Kursk region is retaken - NBC NewsRussia confirms North Korean troops are in Ukraine and claims Kursk region is retaken  NBC News

Trump says Ukraine has not signed minerals deal - ReutersTrump says Ukraine has not signed minerals deal  Reuters

Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line - Financial TimesVladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line  Financial Times

Trump calls on Russia and Ukraine to meet to negotiate an end to the war - NPRTrump calls on Russia and Ukraine to meet to negotiate an end to the war  NPR

Russia blames Ukraine for car bombing that killed top general near Moscow - France 24Russia blames Ukraine for car bombing that killed top general near Moscow  France 24

Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea - CNNUkraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea  CNN

Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia - AP NewsTrump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia  AP News

Ukraine, Russia 'very close to a deal,' Trump says. - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine, Russia 'very close to a deal,' Trump says.  The Kyiv Independent