Ukraine[a] is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast. [b] Ukraine also borders Belarus to the north; Poland and Slovakia to the west; Hungary, Romania and Moldova [c] to the southwest; and the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast.

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5 days ago · Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, damaging buildings and vehicles. US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Ukraine and its approach to his...

Everything you need to know about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks to end the Ukraine war? Wild US policy shifts on Ukraine have left Kyiv reeling. This …

Mar 2, 2025 · Ukraine, country located in eastern Europe, the second largest on the continent after Russia. The capital is Kyiv, located on the Dnieper River in north-central Ukraine.

4 days ago · Here is a recap of recent significant events and the situation in Ukraine. In eastern Ukraine, Moscow's war machine has been churning mile by mile through the wide open fields of the Donbas,...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started the deadliest war on European soil in more than 70 years. Follow this page for reports from the ground, the political wrangling on both sides of the front...

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4 days ago · When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered up to 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine, his aim was to sweep into the capital, Kyiv, in a matter of days. He wanted to overthrow the pro-Western ...

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