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

Also in June, President Cyril Ramaphosa led a “peace mission” first to Kiev, then Moscow.

From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2023

“We were always north of Kiev, not south of it.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack