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The Current Ukrainian Travel Advisory
Recent conflicts between Ukraine and Russia have potential travelers reconsidering trips to the country. If you are planning on traveling to Ukraine in the near future, be sure to check the travel advisory level for your destination. Ukraine (Country) The advisory...
Ukraine Declares Martial Law: What Does That Mean?
If you’ve watched or listened to the news recently, you may have heard that Ukraine has officially declared martial law in 10 out of 27 regions as a result of recent activity on and near the Crimean Peninsula. The declaration does not come as a surprise, however many...
Remembering The Ukrainian Famine
In 1933 an event that would come to be known as the Great Famine killed between three and five million people in Ukraine. Now, Ukrainians unite each year on the fourth Saturday of November to light candles in memory of that trying time. “Holodomor,” or “Death by...
3 Non-Political Things That Happened in Ukraine in 2018
Ukraine has frequently been a hot topic in international news over the last year. Politics, war, and claims of corruption make great headlines but they also, unfortunately, mask some of the human interest stories happening in the country. In fact, here are three major...
The Depopulation of Ukraine
Ukraine is continuing to lose citizens at an alarming rate and, this time around, it is the young that are leaving. Experts cite labor migration, pessimistic views towards the future, and political unrest as the primary reason for the mass exodus. A recent poll...
Ukraine and the New IMF Agreement
After a long and intense period of debate and worry, Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finally reached an agreement on October 19th, 2018. The $3.9 billion dollar accord is 14 months in term and will replace a previous agreement that would have left...
A Brief History of the Ukraine
Ukraine’s history spans thousands of years to prehistoric times and is full of vibrant culture, social and religious changes, and war. Ukraine is located in eastern Europe and is adjacent to Russia, Belarus, Poland, Romania, and Moldova. The country is populated by...
The Ukrainian Pollution Crisis
Nearly 4,000 children have been evacuated from both sides of the Crimean border due to pollution-related health and safety concerns. The industrial pollution has long been a problem but the ecological crisis caused officials to start taking notice in August when metal...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ukraine
After Russia, Ukraine is the largest European nation by landmass and is situated in the geographical center of the continent. Throughout the centuries, Ukrainians have struggled mightily to retain their unique cultural identity against larger powers in the region....
EU Extends Russia Sanctions Due to Actions in Ukraine
Recently, the Council of the European Union has extended sanctions against Russia over its involvement in Ukraine. This decision to prolong the sanctions was settled upon unanimously among 28 Council member states, and as a result, the imposed sanctions will last for...