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 …

1 day ago · Czech president visits Kyiv amid worsening energy crisis. Czech President Petr Pavel and President Volodymyr Zelensky will discuss ways "to advance our strategic partnership, defense …

Jan 3, 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, …

3 days ago · Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

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 …

Kyiv's latest blackout has turned a grinding war into a fight for physical survival, as hundreds of thousands of residents endure sub-zero nights without light, heat, or running water. Russian ...

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

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 …

13 hours ago · Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing.

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, …