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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5 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 …

3 days ago · Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy declares energy emergency as cities shiver Night-time temperatures dip close to -20C; minister outlines major problems with desertion and conscription …

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.

13 hours ago · These are the key developments from day 1,424 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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17 hours ago · Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv officials arrive in US for crucial peace talks with Trump envoys US delegation includes White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared …

2 days ago · Hill’s testimony about a proposed Russia-Venezuela-Ukraine trade is resurfacing as Washington’s move against Maduro sharpens debate over spheres of influence and the erosion of a …