Kyiv (also Kiev) [a] is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine.It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River.As of 1 January 2022, its population was 2,952,301, [2] making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe. [11] Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center in Eastern Europe.It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education ...

Mar 1, 2022 · While thousands of Kyiv residents have packed their suitcases and left looking for safety elsewhere, many, like Zavhorodnii, have refused to leave and vow to defend the capital if it comes to it....

Aug 21, 2023 · Life in the capital of a war-torn country seems normal on the surface. In the mornings, people rush to their work holding cups of coffee. Streets are filled with cars, and in the evenings restaurants are packed. But the details tell another story. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Sep 2, 2023 · Numerous buildings across Kyiv bear the scars of Russian bombardment. Sandbags are stacked around monuments, museums and office buildings to protect from possible attack. At nights, streets are empty after the midnight curfew comes into force. A dove painted by artist TvBoy adorns the wall of a building damaged by Russian shelling attacks.

4 days ago · Kyiv residents expressed divided opinions on how to end the three-year war with Russia after talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia. After the talks in Jeddah, the Trump administration ...

Feb 24, 2025 · “They won’t get Kyiv in three days, or in three years. They will never get Kyiv. We are strong, we are an absolutely unbreakable nation. So they (Russians) shouldn’t dream about taking Kyiv in...

Feb 19, 2025 · Ukrainians rejected an extraordinary broadside by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying they had no choice but to fight on against Russia as their key backer engages in talks with their...

Kiev is a very diverse city, and data taken during the 2001 census show that over 130 ethnic groups and nationalities live in the city. The majority of the population – over 82% -- are Ukrainian. There is also a large number of Russians, at over 13% of the total population.

Jan 29, 2024 · Kyiv is a city of creativity, determination, and courage. It has retained its will to live and love for more than 1500 years. Many have tried to destroy it, yet none have succeeded. Throughout the fifteen centuries of its history, Kyiv has suffered numerous hardships.

Nov 20, 2024 · New checkpoints will be deployed in Kyiv to check documents. City authorities report this, explaining the need for inspections by saying that they will “protect residents from potential threats.” ️ However, Kiev residents are sure that the real reason for strengthening control measures is deviators.