Ukraine

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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 covers an area of 603,628 km² (233,062 sq mi), with a population of about 41.5 million, and is the eighth-most populous country in Europe. The country's capital and largest city is Kyiv.

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One war, two battlefronts: How COVID-19 is fighting against Ukraine Seven years of war in eastern Ukraine have been marked by an escalation of conflict, a Russian military buildup at the border and a new enemy: COVID-19. We take an in-depth look at how people are.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 08:00Published 2 days ago

Ukrainian PM and chief Rabbi of Kyiv attend inauguration of symbolic synagogue in Babyn Yar Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Chief rabbi of Kiev Jonathan Benyamin Markovitch attend the inauguration of a symbolic synagogue at the memorial site commemorating the victims of Babyn Yar,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

Blinken: US will respond if Russia acts recklessly against Ukraine Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) reacts to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s warning that the US will respond if Russia acts “recklessly or aggressively” against Ukraine. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:27Published 1 week ago

Ukraine conflict: Danger and exploitation for eastern coalminers The Ukrainian government estimates more than half the coal mined by separatists is relabelled as Russian coal and transported out to markets in Asia and Europe. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:56Published 2 weeks ago

CNN reporter breaks down Rudy Giuliani's criminal probe CNN’s Paula Reid reports on federal agents executing search warrants at the Manhattan apartment and office of Rudy Giuliani for his actions in Ukraine. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:08Published 3 weeks ago

Feds raid Rudy Giuliani's New York apartment Federal investigators on Wednesday executed a search warrant at the Manhattan apartment of Rudolph Giuliani, as they probe his business dealings with Ukraine. This report produced by Chris Dignam. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:37Published 3 weeks ago

Foreign fighters backing Russia, Ukraine in conflict Since it began seven years ago, foreign volunteers have travelled to the region to fight on both sides. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:52Published 3 weeks ago

Ukraine remembers 1986 Chernobyl disaster Ukrainians lit candles and laid roses on Monday to commemorate those who died after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Ukraine civilians near border fear Russia tensions Russia has started pulling back some troops after mobilising tens of thousands to Ukraine's eastern border, but civilians living there say they still fear an increase in violence. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:54Published 3 weeks ago

Blinken holds talks in Brussels amid rising tensions on Ukraine border The visit comes after the US warned Moscow against any aggression against Ukraine amid a build-up of military forces on the border. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:38Published 3 weeks ago

Russia closes access through Kerch Strait for six months Russia has restricted access to the Kerch strait, which was used by the Ukrainian navy to access its eastern ports. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:19Published 3 weeks ago

Biden calls on Putin to 'de-escalate tensions' with Ukraine in phone conversation Moscow later confirmed a Biden summit proposal without saying if it had been accepted. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:25Published 3 weeks ago

Russia-Ukraine tension: Moscow closes strait between Black, Azov seas Russia has announced the closure of the Kerch Strait to Ukrainian and foreign navy ships for the next six months because of what it describes as military exercises. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:26Published 3 weeks ago

Russia says it is withdrawing its large deployment of troops near Ukraine's border Russia announced its military exercises on the border with Ukraine were over, and would be withdrawing the enormous build-up of troops that had been heavily criticised by Western powers. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

Russia-Ukraine tensions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:27Published on April 22, 2021

Fears grow at Eastern Ukrainian border towns as Russian forces amass With both sides digging in – Al Jazeera report from the frontline of Ukraine's conflict with pro-Moscow separatists. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:32Published on April 20, 2021

EU foreign affairs chief: 150,000 Russian troops at Ukraine border Josep Borrell said Russia's 150,000 troops massed at the border with Ukraine is its highest ever military deployment at that border, and warned: "When you deploy a lot of troops, a spark can jump here.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 05:27Published on April 19, 2021

EU foreign ministers talk amid uproar over Ukraine, Navalny Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:20Published on April 19, 2021

Fear grows in Ukraine over Russian troop build-up Russia says its deployment of an estimated 100, 000 soldiers and heavy weaponry to areas near the border with Ukraine poses no threat, as tensions escalate between the neighbouring countries. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:38Published on April 18, 2021

Ukraine border: Leaders call for Putin to pull back troops Ukraine's president says he is ready to hold four-way talks with Russia, France and Germany to calm the situation on the Russian borders. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:10Published on April 17, 2021

Europe's week: Vaccine ups and downs, 'Sofagate' and Ukraine conflict What are the key stories from the Brussels bubble this week? Credit: Euronews English Duration: 06:59Published on April 16, 2021

Paris talks seek to defuse growing Russia-Ukraine tensions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:35Published on April 16, 2021

Ukraine's Zelenskiy appeals for European support in stand off with Russia Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will appeal for greater European support, as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss rising tensions with Russia. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 04:10Published on April 16, 2021

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Euro 2022 play-offs: Marissa Callaghan puts Northern Ireland ahead against Ukraine Captain Marissa Callaghan gives Northern Ireland the lead in the second leg to move her side 3-1 in front on aggregate against Ukraine in their Euro 2022 play-off. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2021

Euro 2022: 'It's just a game of football' - dealing with the biggest match in NI's history "It's just another game" has been the rhetoric for Northern Ireland before Tuesday's Euro 2022 play-off second leg with Ukraine, yet this is a match like no other. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2021
'When I play' - matchday inspiration as NI chase history Northern Ireland have the chance to make more history on Tuesday night when they play Ukraine in the second leg of their Euro 2022 qualifier in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2021
Inside Russia's military build-up along the Ukraine border At the Maslovka railway station just south of the Russian city of Voronezh, there's a small military camp, a few trucks and a tent. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2021
Euro 2022: Northern Ireland beat Ukraine in first leg of play-off Goals from Rachel Furness and Simone Magill help Northern Ireland to a first leg victory over Ukraine BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2021

Euro 2022: 'Winning both games is all we think of' - Northern Ireland boss Shiels upbeat for Ukraine play-off Northern Ireland are focused only on winning both legs of their Euro 2022 play-off against Ukraine, insists manager Kenny Shiels. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2021
Ukrainian president visits eastern frontline as tensions rise with Russia Ukraine's president has visited the country's eastern frontline amid an escalation of tensions with neighbouring Russia that has raised fears of a resumption of large-scale hostilities. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2021
Euro 2022 play-off: In-form NI forward Magill 'super excited' over Ukraine play-off Northern Ireland striker Simone Magill hopes to bring her goalscoring form into the Euro 2022 play-off against Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2021	Russia using old Putin tactic to justify military presence near the Ukrainian border It's hard to know precisely what Vladimir Putin is up to but the gathering of 25,000 Russian troops so close to Ukrainian border cannot be ignored. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2021
Andy Murray loses ATP Challenger final to Illya Marchenko in Biella Andy Murray is well beaten by Ukraine's Illya Marchenko in the final of the ATP Challenger event in Biella, Italy. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2021	Storm Darcy dubbed 'Beast from the East 2' set to bring 'up to 30cm' of snow Heavy snow and icy conditions are forecast to hit parts of the UK, as strong easterly winds from Ukraine and the Black Sea area spill across the country. Sky News - Published on February 5, 2021
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Germany expects EU sanctions against Russia to be extended Germany expects European Union leaders this week to pave the way for an extension of EU sanctions against Russia over its involvement in the Ukraine crisis, a senior government official said on.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	Iran to send black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner to Ukraine: minister Iran will send the black boxes from a downed Ukrainian airliner to Ukraine, Iran’s minister of Roads and Urban Development, Mohammad Eslami, said on Wednesday, according to the Tasnim news agency. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
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Ukraine

Country in Eastern Europe

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