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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1 day ago · Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and triggering air raid alerts.

Nov 30, 2025 · 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 …

1 day 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 …

What do Russian nationals, analysts make of US-led Ukraine peace talks? Read full articles, watch videos, browse thousands of titles and more on the "Ukraine" topic with Google News.

1 day ago · A peace deal in Ukraine is "really close" but two outstanding disagreements still have to be resolved, according to Donald Trump's outgoing envoy to Kyiv. Meanwhile, Trump's son …

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 …

1 day ago · Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.

2 days ago · American and Ukrainian representatives continued discussions on a possible framework for a peace deal to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor on Saturday.