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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1 day ago · Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy declares energy emergency as cities shiver Night-time temperatures dip close to -20C; minister outlines major problems with desertion and …

3 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 …

3 days ago · Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 7 times today. Ukraine's Khartiia Brigade on Jan. 12 said it had recaptured …

1 day 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 …

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