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 · 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 · 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 …

9 hours ago · As Ukraine concentrated so many resources on that battle, analysts say, Russian forces spotted an opportunity elsewhere on the 75-mile-long front line, in the southeastern …

1 hour ago · Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching overnight attack on Ukraine, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and came as Ukraine marked Armed …

10 hours ago · Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue 1 of 2 | Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight …

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 …

8 hours ago · Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks …

20 hours ago · Ukraine war latest: Russia hits Ukraine with 'massive' overnight attack - as Moscow says 'goals were achieved' Russia has launched one of the deadliest overnight aerial …