Ukrainian is the dominant language in Western Ukraine and in Central Ukraine, while Russian is the dominant language in the cities of Eastern Ukraine and Southern Ukraine.

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2 days ago · Read the latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stay updated with on-the-ground reporting, political developments on both sides, and the economic impact on the region and the world.

1 day ago · Putin increasingly belligerent as truce talks flounder, Ukraine war rages As peace efforts fail to bear fruit, the Russian leader threatens Odesa and Mykolaiv – and warns of a wider war on Europe.

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9 hours ago · Russia launched a massive overnight assault on the Kyiv region early Saturday, firing drones and missiles that wounded three people and triggered air-raid alerts across large parts of the …

Nov 29, 2025 · Russia launched its largest barrage of drones and missiles in a month across Ukraine, killing at least three people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, as a Kyiv …

Nov 25, 2025 · A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.

As the war in Ukraine unfolds, here’s what you need to know. Get the latest developments as Russia’s attacks continue.

2 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Ukraine, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Ukraine is located in eastern Europe and is the …