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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15 hours ago · Nighttime Ukrainian strikes have disrupted power and heating supplies to two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border.

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2 days ago · Russia has carried out a massive aerial attack across central and eastern Ukraine, killing at least four and injuring 26 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.

5 days ago · Stay on top of Ukraine latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

4 days 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 …

2 days ago · Russia launched more than 450 drones and 45 missiles at targets across Ukraine overnight Friday, leading to widespread power outages, according to Ukrainian authorities.

1 day ago · The attack by Russian missiles and drones targeted the capital, Kyiv, and the large cities of Dnipro and Kharkiv, as well as several smaller municipalities.

The vision of a beautiful, free and strong Ukraine is already being built today. Despite the bombings, pain, and hardship, Ukrainians plan to renew their beloved country with hard work …