Kiev

British  

/ ˈkijɪf, ˈkiːɛf /

noun

1. 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  

1. 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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Example Sentences

"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 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

The delivery of the system to Kiev was announced by Paris and Rome in February.

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023

As a consequence, when it was recognized that Ngawang was seriously ill at Camp Two, four of Fischer’s clients were present— Dale Kruse, Pete Schoening, Kiev Schoening, and Tim Madsen— but no guides.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer