2022-05-16 As Ukraine Resists Russian Offensive, EU Pushes Plan to Ban Oil Imports
Ukraine reported Monday that its forces had pushed Russian troops back from the northeastern city of Kharkiv. Some of the…
2020-10-10 Ukraine Short on Doctors to Treat Coronavirus Infections
The number of coronavirus infections in Ukraine began rising in late summer. And the effects are now reaching towns like…
2020-02-03 Ukraine: Recording Shows Iran Knew Missile Fire Took Down Plane
A newly released recording reportedly shows that Iranian officials knew a missile had brought down a Ukrainian passenger airplane last…
2016-02-28 Children in Ukraine Suffering From Conflict
The United Nations Children’s Fund says more than one half-million children have been suffering over the past two years because…
2016-01-25 Russia, Ukraine See Red Over Coca-Cola Message
The red-and-white logo for Coca-Cola is quickly recognized by people around the world. It uses those colors in advertising and…
2015-08-25 Poroshenko: Russia Threatening Ukraine’s Independence
Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day earlier this week. The holiday marked an event that signaled the collapse of the Soviet…
2015-06-02 Growing Evidence of Russian Military Involvement in Ukraine
United Nations investigators say there is growing evidence of Russian military involvement in the war in Ukraine. More than a…
2015-03-10 Turkey Seeks to Replace Ukraine as Energy Hub
Russia says it will stop sending natural gas to Europe through Ukraine and will start sending it through Turkey. Turkey…
2015-01-15 US to Provide 2 Billion Loan Guarantee to Ukraine
The United States plans to provide up to two billion dollars in loan guarantees to Ukraine this year. The U.S.…
2014-12-05 Observers Say Ukraine’s Problems Are Also Russia’s
The pro-European revolution in Ukraine was one of the big stories this year. Ukraine replaced its pro-Russia president with leaders…
2014-09-21 Ukraine Former President’s Estate Is Now a Tourist Site
Let’s be honest. Most of us wonder how presidents, kings, queens or other rulers live. I know I do. If…
2014-07-30 US, Europe Pressure Russia Over Ukraine
The United States and European Union have announced new measures to punish Russia for its support of separatists in eastern…
2014-04-17 Russia Increases Energy Costs for Ukraine
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2014-03-20 Corruption Caused Problems in Ukraine
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2014-03-13 Will Crimea Vote To Leave Ukraine and Join Russia?
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program,…