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noun
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the official language of Ukraine: an East Slavonic language closely related to Russian
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a native or inhabitant of Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to eschew suits for military-style clothing is driven by his desire to show solidarity for soldiers fighting the Russians.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Between July 11 and 18, almost 1,892 Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow were intercepted, he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
The front page also features a photograph of a smiling Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shaking hands, next to the caption: "United front: Zelensky welcomes PM on final trip to Ukraine".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Some Ukrainian media reported the woman involved was Luchanov's wife, while the police said only that her husband was a serving member of the military.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
She planted a wet kiss on my forehead, then held me at arm’s length and began to babble in Ukrainian.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
Warsaw and Kyiv have for decades been at odds over the tragic events, in which thousands of ethnic Ukrainians were also killed by Poles.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
On Monday, the Ukrainians successfully attacked Russia’s largest refinery — responsible for 8% of national capacity — in Omsk, some 2,500 kilometers from the border.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Diia lets Ukrainians pay taxes and get passports and helps wounded veterans claim benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
He also believes that Poland-based Ukrainians could be instrumental in helping Kyiv's bid to join the bloc.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The glasses man had told me that Janowska was also for political prisoners as well as Poles, Romanies, and even some Ukrainians.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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