Kiev

British

/ ˈkijɪf, ˈkiːɛf /

noun

the capital of Ukraine, on the Dnieper River: formed the first Russian state by the late 9th century; university (1834). Pop: 2 623 000 (2005 est)

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Kiev Cultural

Capital of Ukraine in the north-central region of the country on the Dnieper River; a major manufacturing and transportation center.

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Kiev

"US-led negotiations between Moscow and Kiev are ongoing. Until such an agreement is met, Moscow is likely to continue fighting a slow war," she said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026

He: “How did you know I was in Kiev in 2019?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026

The addition of Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for £75m added defensive security, Liverpool rampaging to the Champions League final in 2018, before losing 3-1 to a Gareth Bale-inspired Real in Kiev.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024

The company is trading energy from Kiev, Zagreb, Poland, Switzerland and Amsterdam and is now looking to develop transition products, such as emissions trading, Timchenko said.

From Reuters ● Nov. 17, 2023

When he answered his letters, he never talked about being in Kiev.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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