Kyiv

Definitions

1. The capital city of Ukraine and regional administrative centre of Kyiv Oblast.
2. Alternative spelling of Kyiv:
3. An oblast of Ukraine. Seat: Kyiv.
4. An oblast of Ukraine.
5. The Ukrainian government.
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6. Ellipsis of the Kyiv District, synonym of the Kyivskyi District: an urban raion of Donetsk, Donetsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine; under Russian occupation.
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7. Ellipsis of Kyiv Peninsula: a peninsula in Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica.
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Examples

“The Ukrainian government says Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia and other cities have⟳ suffered a barrage of drone attacks, and pleaded with Western countries to step up their assistance in the face⟳ of the new challenge⟳.”

“Zarutska graduated from Synergy College in Kyiv with a degree in art and restoration, her obituary says.”

““Ukraine’s future is within the EU,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Twitter after the decision, describing it as a “unique and historical moment” in Kyiv’s relations with the bloc.”

“After Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of four Ukrainian provinces last⟳ week, Kyiv said it was applying to join⟳ NATO, and would not negotiate⟳ with Russia as long as Putin is president.”

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