Have you noticed that TV anchors, diplomats and – hold onto your blue and yellow flags – even American politicians on both sides of the aisle say "Kyiv" (pronounced "KEEV") and not "Kiev" (KEE-ev)? In ...

After amassing troops on the Ukrainian border, Russia on Thursday launched an attack in the north and south parts of the country. Several cities and places within the region are being commonly used in ...

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This photo shows a view of the city of Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Emilio Morenatti AP As Russia’s invasion into Ukraine continued into a second day on Friday, Feb. 25, residents in the ...

What's the correct way for U.S. journalists to call a foreign city — by its English name if it has one, like Rome, Damascus or Mexico City, or by its name in the local language? It's a question ...

What's the correct way to call a foreign city — by its English name, if it has one, or by its name in the local language? For the people... What's the correct way for U.S. journalists to call a ...