The history of Ukraine spans thousands of years, rooted in the Pontic steppe, a region central to the spread of the Chalcolithic and Bronze Ages, Indo-European migrations, and domestication of the horse.

From the 14th to the 18th century, portions of Ukraine were ruled by Lithuania, Poland, and Russia. In addition, Cossacks controlled a largely self-governing territory known as the Hetmanate. Most of Ukraine fell to Russian rule in the 18th century.

History of Ukraine, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Ukraine from ancient times to the present. From prehistoric times, migration and settlement patterns in the territories of present-day Ukraine varied fundamentally along the lines of three geographic zones.

Jan 27, 2025 · From prehistoric times, migration and settlement patterns in the territories of present-day Ukraine varied fundamentally along the lines of three geographic zones. The Black Sea coast was for centuries in the sphere of the contemporary Mediterranean maritime powers.

Feb 12, 2022 · As Russian forces begin an all-out assault on Ukraine after months of troop buildup and failed diplomatic efforts by the U.S. and its European allies to head off conflict, the situation for...

Ukraine first declared its independence with the invasion of Bolsheviks in late 1917. Following the conclusion of World War I and with the Peace of Riga, Ukraine was partitioned once again between Poland and the Bolshevik Russia.

Oct 5, 2022 · Ukraine has long endured battles, with Russia’s 2022 invasion only the latest in a series of wars, rebellions, raids and pogroms to take place there.

May 6, 2023 · Here's the story of Ukraine and Russia's long and turbulent relationship over the past 1,000 years, from Medieval Rus to the First Tsars, the Imperial Era to the USSR and in the Post-Soviet Era. 'The Siege of Sevastopol' painted by Franz Roubaud, 1904.

Ukraine [a] is a country in Eastern Europe.It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast. [b] Ukraine also borders Belarus to the north; Poland and Slovakia to the west; Hungary, Romania and Moldova [c] to the southwest; and the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast.[d] Kyiv is the nation's capital and largest city ...

Mar 5, 2020 · 1783 - Russia takes over southern Ukraine through the annexation of the Crimean Khanate. 19th century - National cultural reawakening sees the development of Ukrainian literature, education,...