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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‘Duped by agent, 15 Indians pinned down in Ukraine-Russia war zone’ - The Hindu‘Duped by agent, 15 Indians pinned down in Ukraine-Russia war zone’  The Hindu

Poland shoots down Russian drones: Will NATO enter war in Ukraine? - Al JazeeraPoland shoots down Russian drones: Will NATO enter war in Ukraine?  Al Jazeera

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says discussed Russia sanctions, joint arms production with US envoy Kellogg - Deccan HeraldUkraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says discussed Russia sanctions, joint arms production with US envoy Kellogg  Deccan Herald

Ukraine says Russian missile that hit government building is packed with US and European parts - CNNUkraine says Russian missile that hit government building is packed with US and European parts  CNN

Trump lobbies EU for 100% tariffs on China and India to pressure Putin - BBCTrump lobbies EU for 100% tariffs on China and India to pressure Putin  BBC

Fact Checking Peter Navarro: Not India but U.S. Profits From Ukraine War - India TodayFact Checking Peter Navarro: Not India but U.S. Profits From Ukraine War  India Today

Ukraine war briefing: Cheap Shahed-like Gerbera drones used in Poland violation - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Cheap Shahed-like Gerbera drones used in Poland violation  The Guardian

Ukraine: Guterres greatly concerned over reported Russian incursion into Polish airspace - UN NewsUkraine: Guterres greatly concerned over reported Russian incursion into Polish airspace  UN News

PM Modi, Meloni discuss Ukraine war - The Indian ExpressPM Modi, Meloni discuss Ukraine war  The Indian Express

Ukraine: UN Security Council to meet at Poland's request - DWUkraine: UN Security Council to meet at Poland's request  DW

Russia’s Putin hails war advances; Ukraine retakes parts of Donetsk - Al JazeeraRussia’s Putin hails war advances; Ukraine retakes parts of Donetsk  Al Jazeera

Ukraine war latest: Poland's Rzeszow Airport reportedly target of Russian drones - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine war latest: Poland's Rzeszow Airport reportedly target of Russian drones  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine-Russia war live: UN to hold emergency meeting after Russia drone attack - The IndependentUkraine-Russia war live: UN to hold emergency meeting after Russia drone attack  The Independent

Are there actually North Korean troops inside Ukraine? - Lowy InstituteAre there actually North Korean troops inside Ukraine?  Lowy Institute

Update 313 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine - IAEAUpdate 313 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine  IAEA

Sweden pledges another $7.5 billion military support for Ukraine - ReutersSweden pledges another $7.5 billion military support for Ukraine  Reuters

Can Europe save Ukraine – and itself – from Putin and Trump? - Centre for European Reform (CER)Can Europe save Ukraine – and itself – from Putin and Trump?  Centre for European Reform (CER)

Haryana youngsters deceitfully pushed into Russia-Ukraine conflict: Congress - newsarenaindia.comHaryana youngsters deceitfully pushed into Russia-Ukraine conflict: Congress  newsarenaindia.com

EU pushing new sanctions on Russia, expanding aid to Ukraine - India News StreamEU pushing new sanctions on Russia, expanding aid to Ukraine  India News Stream

Ukraine Offers Drone Tech To Poland After Russian Drones Allegedly Breached NATO Airspace - Times of IndiaUkraine Offers Drone Tech To Poland After Russian Drones Allegedly Breached NATO Airspace  Times of India

Russia’s Strategy Against the West: Escalate Slowly and See if It Responds - The New York TimesRussia’s Strategy Against the West: Escalate Slowly and See if It Responds  The New York Times

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,295 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,295  Al Jazeera

Russian drones targeted Poland's Rzeszow Airport, key aid hub for Ukraine, media reports - The Kyiv IndependentRussian drones targeted Poland's Rzeszow Airport, key aid hub for Ukraine, media reports  The Kyiv Independent

On Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker - The New York TimesOn Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker  The New York Times

Polish PM Tusk vows military upgrade after Russian drone incursion - Al JazeeraPolish PM Tusk vows military upgrade after Russian drone incursion  Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,294 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,294  Al Jazeera

Poland intercepts Russian drones returning from attacking Ukraine - Al JazeeraPoland intercepts Russian drones returning from attacking Ukraine  Al Jazeera

Zelenskiy urges allies to rethink air defence after Poland drone intrusion - ReutersZelenskiy urges allies to rethink air defence after Poland drone intrusion  Reuters

Russian diva condemns Putin’s war on Ukraine in first interview since exile - The Washington PostRussian diva condemns Putin’s war on Ukraine in first interview since exile  The Washington Post

Italy’s coalition sends mixed messages on Ukraine and Russia - The EconomistItaly’s coalition sends mixed messages on Ukraine and Russia  The Economist

NATO Secretary General meets UK Prime Minister and attends Ukraine Defence Contact Group in London - NATONATO Secretary General meets UK Prime Minister and attends Ukraine Defence Contact Group in London  NATO

Germany's Rheinmetall to produce shells at new plant in Ukraine, Kyiv says - ReutersGermany's Rheinmetall to produce shells at new plant in Ukraine, Kyiv says  Reuters

Sweden Allocates $7.5 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine, Readies Support for Poland - Modern DiplomacySweden Allocates $7.5 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine, Readies Support for Poland  Modern Diplomacy

Russia and Belarus war games fuel European fears over Ukraine conflict - RFIRussia and Belarus war games fuel European fears over Ukraine conflict  RFI

Russian air strikes get deadlier and bigger, hitting Ukraine's very heart - BBCRussian air strikes get deadlier and bigger, hitting Ukraine's very heart  BBC

Russian air strike kills 24 in pension queue, Ukraine says - BBCRussian air strike kills 24 in pension queue, Ukraine says  BBC

Ukraine’s Energy Strategy Shows How Democracy Can Outlast War - ForbesUkraine’s Energy Strategy Shows How Democracy Can Outlast War  Forbes

'Fraught with danger': India urges citizens to avoid joining Russian military in war against Ukraine | Latest News India - Hindustan Times'Fraught with danger': India urges citizens to avoid joining Russian military in war against Ukraine | Latest News India  Hindustan Times

Ukraine receives 1 billion euro EU loan funded by frozen Russian assets - Ukrainian World CongressUkraine receives 1 billion euro EU loan funded by frozen Russian assets  Ukrainian World Congress

UK to produce Ukraine-designed interceptor drones, supply thousands - Defense NewsUK to produce Ukraine-designed interceptor drones, supply thousands  Defense News

Ukraine: Guterres greatly concerned over reported Russian incursion into Polish airspace - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsUkraine: Guterres greatly concerned over reported Russian incursion into Polish airspace  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

No food, forced to fight: Indians trapped in Russia-Ukraine war; MEA issues fresh warning - Tribune IndiaNo food, forced to fight: Indians trapped in Russia-Ukraine war; MEA issues fresh warning  Tribune India

'Empirical fact' — Ukraine warns Slovakia against shifting blame from Russia for Poland drone breach - The Kyiv Independent'Empirical fact' — Ukraine warns Slovakia against shifting blame from Russia for Poland drone breach  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine is letting some young men leave. Will it hurt the war effort? - BBCUkraine is letting some young men leave. Will it hurt the war effort?  BBC

This Estonian firm helps launch Ukraine’s combat drones - Defense NewsThis Estonian firm helps launch Ukraine’s combat drones  Defense News

Russia’s Nuclear ‘Diplomacy’: From Seizing a Nuclear Facility in Ukraine to Backing Myanmar’s Military Junta - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineRussia’s Nuclear ‘Diplomacy’: From Seizing a Nuclear Facility in Ukraine to Backing Myanmar’s Military Junta  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Born into war: How Ukraine's demographic crisis became a catastrophe - EUobserverBorn into war: How Ukraine's demographic crisis became a catastrophe  EUobserver

PM Modi speaks to Italian counterpart Meloni; discusses EU-India FTA, Ukraine conflict - The HinduPM Modi speaks to Italian counterpart Meloni; discusses EU-India FTA, Ukraine conflict  The Hindu

'This is just the beginning' — Pro-Ukrainian partisans claim sabotage operation at Russian air defense factory - The Kyiv Independent'This is just the beginning' — Pro-Ukrainian partisans claim sabotage operation at Russian air defense factory  The Kyiv Independent

Polish and NATO forces scramble to shoot down Russian drones - Al JazeeraPolish and NATO forces scramble to shoot down Russian drones  Al Jazeera

Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone alert in Poland before Belarus border closure - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Russian drone alert in Poland before Belarus border closure  The Guardian

Ukraine Procurement Chief Rattled by Shifting US Weapons Stance - Bloomberg.comUkraine Procurement Chief Rattled by Shifting US Weapons Stance  Bloomberg.com

IMF Sees Up to $20 Billion Hole in Ukraine Funding Through 2027 - Bloomberg.comIMF Sees Up to $20 Billion Hole in Ukraine Funding Through 2027  Bloomberg.com

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 10, 2025 | ISW - Institute for the Study of WarRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 10, 2025 | ISW  Institute for the Study of War

India-EU Trade Pact, Ukraine Conflict: What PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni Discussed - NDTVIndia-EU Trade Pact, Ukraine Conflict: What PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni Discussed  NDTV

‘India, China helping fund Russia’s war in Ukraine': US NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker's BIG claim | Watch - Mint‘India, China helping fund Russia’s war in Ukraine': US NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker's BIG claim | Watch  Mint

A Pragmatic Endgame for the Russia-Ukraine War - Foreign PolicyA Pragmatic Endgame for the Russia-Ukraine War  Foreign Policy

How Russia is grooming Ukraine’s children to fight for it: ‘I understood it wasn’t just play’ - The GuardianHow Russia is grooming Ukraine’s children to fight for it: ‘I understood it wasn’t just play’  The Guardian

Szijjártó Blames Ukraine for Strained Ties After Meeting Deputy PM Kachka - Hungarian ConservativeSzijjártó Blames Ukraine for Strained Ties After Meeting Deputy PM Kachka  Hungarian Conservative

Russia continues aerial assault on Ukraine, targeting positions in Sumy and Donbas - Euronews.comRussia continues aerial assault on Ukraine, targeting positions in Sumy and Donbas  Euronews.com

DSEI UK NEWS: Ukraine Procurement Chief Encourages Partnerships for U.S. Small Businesses - National Defense MagazineDSEI UK NEWS: Ukraine Procurement Chief Encourages Partnerships for U.S. Small Businesses  National Defense Magazine

Ukraine’s future lies in the West, historian says: Russia’s war is last attempt to control Kyiv - Ukrainian World CongressUkraine’s future lies in the West, historian says: Russia’s war is last attempt to control Kyiv  Ukrainian World Congress

IMF and Ukraine: Shaping a New Financial Path Amidst Conflict - DevdiscourseIMF and Ukraine: Shaping a New Financial Path Amidst Conflict  Devdiscourse

Industry Leaders Seek Insights from Ukraine’s Drone Innovators at Commercial UAV Expo - Commercial UAV NewsIndustry Leaders Seek Insights from Ukraine’s Drone Innovators at Commercial UAV Expo  Commercial UAV News

Latest from Ukraine with former CIA Officer Glenn Corn - The Cipher BriefLatest from Ukraine with former CIA Officer Glenn Corn  The Cipher Brief

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, as Kyiv hits oil refineries - BBCRussia launches massive attack on Ukraine, as Kyiv hits oil refineries  BBC

IMF says it is committed to working with Ukraine to shape new support program By Reuters - Investing.comIMF says it is committed to working with Ukraine to shape new support program By Reuters  Investing.com

Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine escalate amid Trump efforts to broker end to wars - NPRConflicts in Gaza and Ukraine escalate amid Trump efforts to broker end to wars  NPR

Putin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down - The New York TimesPutin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down  The New York Times

‘Storage as fundamental as generation’: DTEK and Fluence turn on 200MW Ukraine BESS - Energy-Storage.News‘Storage as fundamental as generation’: DTEK and Fluence turn on 200MW Ukraine BESS  Energy-Storage.News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,283 - Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,283  Al Jazeera

Russia copying Kyiv's drone technology as 'direct technological race' accelerates, Ukraine army chief says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia copying Kyiv's drone technology as 'direct technological race' accelerates, Ukraine army chief says  The Kyiv Independent

Rheinmetall's Strategic Move: New Arms Plant for Ukraine - DevdiscourseRheinmetall's Strategic Move: New Arms Plant for Ukraine  Devdiscourse

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Krasnodar’s Main Airport Reopens After More Than 3-Year Closure - The Moscow TimesKrasnodar’s Main Airport Reopens After More Than 3-Year Closure  The Moscow Times

IMF identifies $10-20 billion gap in Ukraine's external financing, Bloomberg reports - The Kyiv IndependentIMF identifies $10-20 billion gap in Ukraine's external financing, Bloomberg reports  The Kyiv Independent

Groundbreaking Ukraine tech sharing agreement to deliver drones and support jobs - GOV.UKGroundbreaking Ukraine tech sharing agreement to deliver drones and support jobs  GOV.UK

Sweden commits $7.5 billion in aid to Ukraine, announces new $840 million military package - The Kyiv IndependentSweden commits $7.5 billion in aid to Ukraine, announces new $840 million military package  The Kyiv Independent

State Department Approved Possible $150M Starlink Sale to Ukraine - Broadband BreakfastState Department Approved Possible $150M Starlink Sale to Ukraine  Broadband Breakfast

Deceptive Recruitment: Haryana Youth Trapped in Russia-Ukraine Conflict - DevdiscourseDeceptive Recruitment: Haryana Youth Trapped in Russia-Ukraine Conflict  Devdiscourse

‘Notes of a True Criminal’ Review: An Anguished and Absorbing Guided Tour Through Decades of Ukrainian History - Variety‘Notes of a True Criminal’ Review: An Anguished and Absorbing Guided Tour Through Decades of Ukrainian History  Variety

Haryana Youth Deceived into Ukraine Conflict Sparks Outrage - DevdiscourseHaryana Youth Deceived into Ukraine Conflict Sparks Outrage  Devdiscourse

Ukrainian special forces cripple Russian spy ship in Black Sea - TVP WorldUkrainian special forces cripple Russian spy ship in Black Sea  TVP World

Ukrainian Drones Target Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant - DevdiscourseUkrainian Drones Target Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant  Devdiscourse

Drones Over Poland Are Latest Violation of Countries Near Ukraine - The New York TimesDrones Over Poland Are Latest Violation of Countries Near Ukraine  The New York Times

Ukraine Cripples $60M Russian Warship Near Novorossiysk in Drone Strike – HUR - Kyiv PostUkraine Cripples $60M Russian Warship Near Novorossiysk in Drone Strike – HUR  Kyiv Post

'Fauda' on the frontlines: How one Israeli national fights against Russia for Ukraine's SBU - The Jerusalem Post'Fauda' on the frontlines: How one Israeli national fights against Russia for Ukraine's SBU  The Jerusalem Post

Experience the Best of Ukraine with New Direct Rail Service Connecting Uzhhorod and Chop to Europe - Travel And Tour WorldExperience the Best of Ukraine with New Direct Rail Service Connecting Uzhhorod and Chop to Europe  Travel And Tour World

Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day - BBCZelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day  BBC

Toxic Tosca? Ukraine Fumes As Russian Soprano Netrebko Prepares To Perform In London - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyToxic Tosca? Ukraine Fumes As Russian Soprano Netrebko Prepares To Perform In London  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Diplomatic Efforts in Ukraine: Zelenskiy Meets U.S. Envoy - DevdiscourseDiplomatic Efforts in Ukraine: Zelenskiy Meets U.S. Envoy  Devdiscourse

Russia opposed to European security guarantees for Ukraine, says Kremlin - Al JazeeraRussia opposed to European security guarantees for Ukraine, says Kremlin  Al Jazeera

What America could learn from Israel and Ukraine - American Enterprise InstituteWhat America could learn from Israel and Ukraine  American Enterprise Institute

Ukraine admits Russia has entered key region of Dnipropetrovsk - BBCUkraine admits Russia has entered key region of Dnipropetrovsk  BBC

Russian Bomb Hits Crowd of Retirees, Killing at Least 23, Ukraine Says - The New York TimesRussian Bomb Hits Crowd of Retirees, Killing at Least 23, Ukraine Says  The New York Times

Ukrainian Su-27 pilot Oleksandr Borovyk killed during combat mission in Zaporizhzhia sector of front line - The Kyiv IndependentUkrainian Su-27 pilot Oleksandr Borovyk killed during combat mission in Zaporizhzhia sector of front line  The Kyiv Independent

Video: Ukraine Damages Russian Spy Ship with Long-Distance Drone Attack - The Maritime ExecutiveVideo: Ukraine Damages Russian Spy Ship with Long-Distance Drone Attack  The Maritime Executive

Ukrainian drone disables rare Russian vessel patrolling Black Sea, intelligence says, shows footage - The Kyiv IndependentUkrainian drone disables rare Russian vessel patrolling Black Sea, intelligence says, shows footage  The Kyiv Independent

Poland dismisses Russia’s claim drone incursion was unintentional as Ukraine calls for joint European air defence system – as it happened - The GuardianPoland dismisses Russia’s claim drone incursion was unintentional as Ukraine calls for joint European air defence system – as it happened  The Guardian

Trump says ‘here we go’ in reaction to Russia violating Polish airspace: Ukraine live - The IndependentTrump says ‘here we go’ in reaction to Russia violating Polish airspace: Ukraine live  The Independent