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Ukraine and Hungary pledge to ease tensions over Transcarpathia

The two countries have clashed over whether ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine should be allowed to use their native language.

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Plans unveiled for Holocaust memorial complex at Ukraine's Babyn Yar

The ravine near Kyiv was the site of one of the worst Nazi massacres of Jews and ethnic Poles during the Second World War

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Slipping, sliding and skating: Ice covers the Ukrainian capital Kyiv

Videos captured in recent days have shown cars skidding on icy roads, pedestrians sliding down pavements and even a German diplomat skating to work.

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Watch: Thousands march in Kyiv to mark Ukraine Independence Day

The annual event marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1991.

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Ukrainian police detain hostage-taker threatening to blow up bank

A young man who held a bank employee hostage and threatened to detonate a bomb in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday has been arrested, the country's Security Services (SBU) have announced.

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In pictures: Kyiv's legendary 'Kachalka' outdoor gym comes back to life after lockdown

Local fitness enthusiasts have been itching to come back to the 'Kachalka,' Kyiv's famous Kyiv's outdoor gym, since lockdown began in March. As restrictions ease, they are returning in their droves to use the scrap metal equipment.

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Euroviews. In the fight against Russian influence in Ukraine, language matters. It’s Kyiv, not Kiev ǀ View

Finding justice for Ukrainians, including my own family, starts with resisting Russia’s propaganda and promoting the Ukrainian language. It starts with spelling Ukraine’s capital as Kyiv.

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Amid coronavirus lockdown, Ukrainians start to feel the pinch

“The crisis will, of course, have a massive effect on people living in Ukraine. The consequences are completely different from what we will see in a country such as Denmark.”

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Europe's COVID-19 lockdown leaves new families in limbo in Ukraine

Nadene Ghouri's son was born in Kyiv on February 27. They still can't get home.

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Watch: Ukraine holds ceremony for plane crash victims

11 of the 176 people killed when Flight PS752 was shot down outside Tehran were Ukrainian.

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Watch: Ukrainian nationalists hold torchlit parade in Kyiv

It's to honour World War II anti-Soviet leader Stepan Bandera

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Zombie invasion in Kyiv ahead of Halloween

As Halloween approaches, the centre of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv is once again being invaded by zombies.

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Read in full: White House notes on Trump call with Ukrainian president

The US president raised allegations about Joe Biden and his son, Hunter.

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Two eyewear brands launch sunglasses made from human hair and coffee

Both the UK and Ukraine unveil new sustainable eyewear collections made from experimental materials.

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Thousands attend unofficial Independence Day march in Ukraine

20,000 cheered as soldiers marched despite the decision of the new Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to cancel the military parade.

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Yellow and blue abound as Ukraine celebrates its independence

Events have been taking place in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day.

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'Politically persecuted' Russians can now get Ukrainian passports

Ukraine's president made it easier for "politically persecuted" Russians to get passports.

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Ukrainian parliamentary elections: What are the seven key takeaways?

Ukrainian parliamentary elections: What are the seven key takeaways?

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The changing face of Ukrainian politics

Politics is changing in Ukraine. Old is giving way to young and social media is becoming the main source of information for new voters

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Kyiv or Kiev? Why does it matter so much to Ukrainians?

Ukraine, in conflict with Russian-backed forces in the east of the country and faced with Moscow’s annexation of Crimea, is promoting the official state language. Campaigning for the use of Kyiv, Ukraine wants to escape from the shadow of its Soviet past.

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