Kyiv was the historic cultural centre of the East Slavic civilization and a major cradle for the Christianization of Kievan Rus. Kyiv retained through centuries its cultural importance and even at …

Feb 5, 2026 · Kyiv, chief city and capital of Ukraine. A port on the Dnieper (Dnipro) River and a large railroad junction, it is a city with an ancient and proud history. As the centre of Kyivan (Kievan) Rus, …

1 day ago · Ukrainian forces hit several 'important' Russian military targets in 3 regions, General Staff says. The strikes targeted areas where Moscow had concentrated its troops, along with a Russian …

5 days ago · Russia pounded Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles overnight on Thursday, further battering its energy system and leaving tens of thousands in the capital Kyiv and the cities of Dnipro …

Everything you need to know about visiting Kyiv: attractions, hotels, restaurants, transport and more.

Kiev is the traditional and most commonly used English spelling of the name, but since the 1995 adoption of Kyiv by the Ukrainian government as a preferred spelling, the Ukrainianized version Kyiv …

Jun 5, 2025 · Kyiv, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, traces its origins to at least the 5th century, though archaeological evidence shows settlements in the area existed much earlier. By the …

Kyiv is situated on the banks of the main river of Ukraine—the Dnipro River. For over a millennium it has been the primary marketplace for the agricultural and forest products of the Dnipro Upland, Polisia, …

1 day ago · Ukraine’s survival as an independent nation remains an “open question”, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko has warned, as Russia intensifies its attacks on the Ukrainian capital and the US pushes ...

3 days ago · ‘Everything is frozen’: bitter winter drags on for Kyiv residents as Russia wipes out power Julia Po wraps her apartment plants in bubble wrap.