Ukraine

Country in Eastern Europe

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Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which it borders to the east and north-east. Ukraine also shares borders with Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the south; and has a coastline along the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. It spans an area of 603,628 km² (233,062 sq mi), with a population of 41.4 million, and is the eighth-most populous country in Europe. The nation's capital and largest city is Kyiv.

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Ukraine's parliament passes law to limit oligarchs' influence on politics The law will prevent wealthy businessmen in Ukraine from funding political parties or taking part in the privatisation of state assets. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 5 hours ago

Ukraine shooting: Zelenskyy vows strong response after gunmen fire at chief aide's car More than 10 bullets hit the vehicle during the attack near Kyiv at 10 am local time on Wednesday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 2 days ago

LGBTQ supporters march in Kyiv and in Belgrade Thousands of people gathered in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to take part in the annual Pride march in support of the country's LGBTQ community. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago

World's Best Pole Dancer Athlete Dimitry Politov \| International Pole Championships \| Oneindia News Dimitry Politov from the Ukraine is one of the world’s best pole dancers. He’s always in search of a new thrill, performing incredible stunts at frightening heights. The Russian athlete has won.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:12Published 2 weeks ago


On GPS: Did President Zelensky feel pressured by Trump? Fareed asks the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, what kind of pressure he was under from former President Trump to undermine then-candidate Biden. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:15Published 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's leader to talk with Biden on security, Russian gas Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:27Published 3 weeks ago

Nord Stream 2 pipeline 'dangerous geopolitical weapon' said Ukraine Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published 3 weeks ago

Ukraine 'has very significant international support' over Crimea It comes as Ukraine marked 30 years since it decided to leave the Soviet Union. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:37Published on August 24, 2021

Ukraine celebrates 30th independence anniversary with military parade Ukraine celebrates the 30th anniversary of its independence with a military parade, a day after Kyiv and its Western allies agreed to work towards "peacefully" ending Russia's "occupation" of Crimea in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on August 24, 2021

Ukrainian plane in Afghanistan Hijacked, Taken to Iran: Reports \| Oneindia News A Ukrainian plane that was in Afghanistan to evacuate its citizens was hijacked and diverted to Iran, reports quoted a Ukraine Minister as saying. Meanwhile, Iran’s aviation spokesman rejected the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:00Published on August 24, 2021

‘Crimea is Ukraine’: Zelenskyy opens inaugural Crimea summit Representatives of 46 nations and blocs attended the first international summit on the annexation of Crimea in Ukraine, a summit dismissed as an “anti-Russian event” by the Kremlin. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published on August 23, 2021

Merkel, Ukrainian leader discuss peace efforts, gas pipeline Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:50Published on August 23, 2021

Angela Merkel urges high-level meeting on eastern Ukraine in 'farewell visit' to Kyiv Angela Merkel said she supported further peace talks on the situation in eastern Ukraine during her "farewell visit" to Kyiv. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on August 23, 2021

Missing Belarus activist Vitaly Shishov found hanged in Kyiv park Vitaly Shishov, who led a Kyiv-based NGO, was found hanged in a park in the Ukrainian capital, police say. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:46Published on August 3, 2021

Ukraine vows to probe case of hanged Belarusian activist Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:05Published on August 3, 2021

Is political repression worsening in Belarus? \| Inside Story Belarusian olympic athlete asks Poland for protection, while activist is found hanged in Ukraine. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 25:00Published on August 3, 2021

NGO accuses Minsk after Belarusian activist found dead in Ukraine Vitali Shishov led a group helping Belarusians flee repression in the country and went missing while jogging on Monday. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:23Published on August 3, 2021

Belarus dissident Vitaly Shishov found dead in Ukraine, police open murder case Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:44Published on August 3, 2021

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Climbing World Championships: Danyil Boldyrev wins speed climbing world championship title Watch Ukraine's Danyil Boldrev win the speed final at the Climbing World Championships in Moscow after beating Spain's Erik Noya Cardona. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
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Tokyo Olympics: Brazil's Hebert Sousa wins men's middleweight gold by knockout against Oleksandr Khyzhniak. Brazil's Hebert Sousa wins gold in the men's middleweight boxing by knocking out Ukraine's Oleksandr Khyzhniak with a brilliant punch. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2021
Missing Belarusian activist found dead in Kiev, Ukraine police say A Belarusian activist who was reported missing has been found dead in a park in Kiev, Ukrainian police have said. Sky News - Published on August 3, 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Serhiy Kulish eliminated after shooting at rival's target Ukraine's Serhiy Kulish gets distracted by a wardrobe malfunction and shoots at his rival's target. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2021

'We're just normal sports people': Belarusian sprinter gets Polish visa - as husband in Ukraine Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystina Tsimanouskaya has received a humanitarian visa by Poland after refusing to board a Minsk-bound flight from Tokyo. Sky News - Published on August 2, 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB Frazer Clarke wins men's super-heavyweight round of 16 Watch Team GB's Frazer Clarke reach the quarter finals of the men's super-heavyweight at the Tokyo Olympics with victory over Ukraine's Tsotne Rogava. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2021
Euro 2020 : The unicorns are back - England squad let off some steam in pool After thrashing Ukraine, the England squad enjoys some downtime in the pool, with some unicorn action from Bakayo Saka and WWE-style impressions from Declan Rice. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2021
England 4-0 Ukraine: Relive England's classical win in Rome Watch the best moments of England's 4-0 win over Ukraine in Rome, set to the iconic aria Nessun Dorma. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2021

Euro 2020: England win over Ukraine most-watched live TV event of the year with 20.9m peak England's 4-0 victory over Ukraine at Euro 2020 attracts a peak TV audience of 20.9m, making it the most-watched live TV event of the year with 81.8% audience share. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2021
How can you get a ticket to watch England play Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final? Thousands of England fans will be hoping to secure tickets to what could be a historic semi-final at Wembley after the Three Lions defeated Ukraine in Rome on Saturday. Sky News - Published on July 4, 2021
'A huge singing and dancing party': Fans throw off COVID gloom to celebrate England's Euro 2020 win over Ukraine England reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Ukraine, sparking celebration among fans. Sky News - Published on July 4, 2021	When in Rome... How players, pundits & fans reacted to England's incredible win Relive the best action and reactions after England's incredible 4-0 victory over Ukraine in Rome to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2021
Euro 2020: Lineker, Ferdinand, Shearer and Lampard praise Luke Shaw's brilliant performance Match of the day pundits Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Frank Lampard praise Luke Shaw's outstanding performance against Ukraine with Ferdinand describing his efforts as ''exquisite''. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2021	Euro 2020: Ukraine 0-4 England - 'England not settling for the semis' says Harry Maguire England are not settling for a semi-final spot at Euro 2020 after they progress to the last four by hammering Ukraine, says defender Harry Maguire. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2021
Euro 2020: Harry Kane's double secures first semis spot for England in 25 years Watch highlights as Harry Kane's brace helped England cruise to victory beating Ukraine 4-0 to advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 against Denmark at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2021	'Bring it on!': Nation reacts as England reach first Euros semi-final in 25 years Boris Johnson has led the plaudits to the England team, as fans react to England's thumping 4-0 quarter-final win over Ukraine. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2021
Euro 2020: 'England on their way!' - Kane heads home England's third Captain Harry Kane scores his second and England's third goal of the evening against Ukraine in their quarter-final tie in Rome. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2021	Joy in Rome as England reach Euro 2020 semi-final with 4-0 win over Ukraine England have reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Ukraine. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2021
Euro 2020 Ukraine v England: Harry Kane strikes to give England early lead Captain Harry Kane opens the scoring against Ukraine with a tidy finish from a Raheem Sterling pass to put England 1-0 up in their quarter-final tie in Rome. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2021	Euro 2020: Denmark edge Czech Republic to reach semi-finals Watch highlights as Kasper Dolberg's well-timed strike helped Denmark beat Czech Republic 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 facing either England or Ukraine at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2021
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Pizzas, pints and pouring rain - nation prepares for England v Ukraine England fans are expected to order more than a million takeaways on Saturday night as the Three Lions play Ukraine in the quarter finals of Euro 2020 in Rome. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2021	Euro 2020: Who made your England XI for their quarter-final match against Ukraine Some big names miss out as BBC Sport readers pick their starting XI for England's Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2021
Ukraine v England: Three Lions travel to Rome for Euro 2020 quarter-final England will attempt to qualify for their first European Championship semi-final for 25 years when they face Ukraine at Euro 2020 on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2021	'We've got to make up for the fans at home': England relying on their supporters from Europe to cheer them on in Rome You had to look pretty hard to find England fans in Rome ahead of the Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine Sky News - Published on July 2, 2021
England v Ukraine: Three Lions' defence is perfect platform for Euro 2020 success - Rio Ferdinand Former England defender and BBC Sport columnist Rio Ferdinand says the Three Lions' strength as a unit at the back has become their biggest strength as a team. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2021	Euro 2020: England 'one of best in the world' - Ukrainian boxing legend Vitali Klitschko Ukrainian boxing legend Vitali Klitschko tells BBC Sport about his hopes and expectations for the Euro 2020 quarter-final between Ukraine and England. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2021
Euros archive: Life before goal-line technology - England v Ukraine in 2012 Relive the last time England faced Ukraine at the European Championship in 2012. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2021	England squad fly to Rome today ahead of Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine The England team will fly out to Rome later today, as they step up preparations for the quarter-final tie against Ukraine on Saturday. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2021
England star says 60,000 fans at Wembley for Euro semis is 'extra motivation' for Ukraine clash England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says there is extra motivation to beat Ukraine in Rome in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals so the team can return to Wembley to play in front of 60,000 fans. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2021	Wimbledon 2021: Poland's Magda Linette earns victory over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine to reach third round - best shots Watch the best shots as Poland's Magda Linette defeats third seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine to reach the third round at Wimbledon. BBC Sport - Published on July 1, 2021
Wimbledon 2021: Ukraine's Elina Svitolina becomes latest seed to suffer early exit Ukraine's Elina Svitolina becomes the latest women's singles seed to suffer an early exit at Wimbledon, losing in straight sets to Poland's Magda Linette. BBC Sport - Published on July 1, 2021	England fans travelling to Rome for Euro 2020 quarter-final warned they 'will not be admitted to stadium' England fans travelling to Italy to watch the team's Euro 2020 quarter-final clash with Ukraine have been told they will not be allowed in the stadium. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2021
Euro 2020: 'Nights like this allow England to dream' - Alan Shearer Former England captain and BBC Sport columnist Alan Shearer says beating Ukraine and getting back to Wembley for the semi-finals of Euro 2020 is a massive incentive for Gareth Southgate's side as they.. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2021	Euro 2020: Artem Dovbyk's late header gives Ukraine place in quarter-finals against England Watch highlights as Artem Dovbyk scored in added time in extra-time as Ukraine edged out 10-man Sweden at Hampden to set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final with England. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2021
Euro 2020: Sweden 1-2 Ukraine (AET) Artem Dovbyk nets a last-gasp header in extra-time as Ukraine beat 10-man Sweden 2-1 to set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final with England. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2021	Euro 2020 Sweden v Ukraine: Oleksandr Zinchenko's super strike give Ukraine the lead Oleksandr Zinchenko converts a low driven from shot from an incredible pass by Andriy Yarmolenko to give Ukraine the 1-0 lead against Sweden in their last-16 Euro 2020 fixture in Glasgow. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2021
Eastbourne: Elina Svitolina beats Paula Badosa in three sets - best shots Watch the best shots as Ukraine's number two seed Elina Svitolina reaches the second round of Eastbourne International with a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (6-1) win over Spain's Paula Badosa. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2021	Euro 2020: Austria beat Ukraine to reach last 16 for first time Watch highlights as Christoph Baumgartner's close-range finish proved enough to help Austria reach the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2021
Ukraine 0-1 Austria: Franco Foda's side to face Italy in Euro 2020 last 16 Austria beat Ukraine in Bucharest to secure their passage to the last 16 of Euro 2020, where they will face Italy. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2021	Euro 2020: Christoph Baumgartner opens the scoring for Austria Christoph Baumgartner opens the scoring for Austria after he pokes home a cross from David Alaba against Ukraine in Romania. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2021
Euro 2020: Ukraine hold off spirited North Macedonia Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk score in a 2-1 victory for Ukraine in the European Championship against a spirited North Macedonia, who battled back with a second-half goal from Ezgjan Alioski. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2021	Euro 2020: Dramatic sequence of play leads to Ezgjan Alioski goal for North Macedonia Ezgjan Alioski misses a penalty then scores the rebound to cap a mad minute that also included two fine stops by goalkeeper Georgiy Bushchan as North Macedonia reduce Ukraine's lead to 2-1 in the.. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2021

Ukraine

Country in Eastern Europe

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