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 hours ago · Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, firing 653 drones and 51 missiles across the country as it marked Armed Forces Day, Ukraine’s air force said.

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 and the world.

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1 hour 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 talks aimed at ending the war.

Nov 25, 2025 · A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.

2 days ago · These are the key developments from day 1,377 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Stay on top of Ukraine latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video …

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 and is the …

11 hours ago · Russia launched a massive overnight assault on the Kyiv region early Saturday, firing drones and missiles that wounded three people and triggered air-raid alerts across large parts of the …