Perched atop the Black Sea, Ukraine (“borderland”) is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, covering more than 230,000 square miles. It is bordered by Russia to the east, Belarus to the ...
I read a letter to the editor that was supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. I was stunned by this statement in her letter: “Some 80 years ago, my father fought in World War II against fascism, ...
Ukraine is celebrating its 34th Independence Day on Aug. 24, 2025. To mark the occasion, we’ve asked the staff of the Kyiv Independent to share their favourite fact about Ukrainian history, culture, ...