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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4 days ago · Ukrainian strikes have disrupted power and heating in two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border, according to local Russian officials.

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 …

3 days ago · Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv fires long-range Flamingo missiles at Russian oil facilities in fresh wave of strikes Ukraine’s General Staff said oil depot were attacked in …

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3 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 …

3 days ago · A total of 118 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine’s Defence Forces and Russian troops since the beginning of the day, with fighting ongoing on five …

2 days ago · Zelenskyy acknowledged the difficulty of the situation. LONDON -- Ukrainian forces have been forced to withdraw from several positions in the Zaporizhzhia region, the …

The vision of a beautiful, free and strong Ukraine is already being built today. Despite the bombings, pain, and hardship, Ukrainians plan to renew their beloved country with hard work …