'Kyiv' or 'Kiev' — Here's why the difference is political | CBC News
WEBMar 4, 2022 · 'Kyiv' or 'Kiev' — Here's why the difference is political. CBC has been using a transliteration based on the Ukrainian spelling of the capital. CBC News · Posted: Mar 04, 2022 1:00 AM PST |...
How to pronounce and spell ‘Kyiv’, and why it matters
WEBFri 25 Feb 2022 09.33 EST. Kiev or Kyiv? As Russian forces menace the Ukrainian capital and thousands flee, the very least onlookers around the world can do is learn how to say the name of the...
Why Is Ukraine’s Capital City Now Called ‘Kyiv,’ Not ‘Kiev’?
WEBFeb 28, 2022 · NOW PLAYING. When Russia initially invaded Ukraine last week, one of its primary targets was the country’s capital and most populous city—which most English-language news outlets used to call...
Kyiv not Kiev: Why spelling matters in Ukraine’s quest for an ...
WEBOct 21, 2019 · A number of global heavyweights have recently adopted the Ukrainian-language derived “Kyiv” as their official spelling for the country’s capital city, replacing the Russian-rooted “Kiev.” This trend began with the Associated Press in late August.
Kyiv or Kiev? Why the spellings of Ukrainian cities matter - USA TODAY
WEBApr 13, 2022 · USA TODAY. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the world to use the Ukrainian spellings of Ukraine's cities. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine over language goes back centuries....
Kyiv or Kiev? Why the Ukraine capital's name change matters to …
WEBFebruary 25, 2022 9:06 am. The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv is being bombarded with rocket strikes, as Russia continues its offensive against its Eastern European neighbour. Photos and videos shared...
Kiev or Kyiv: Why the spelling of Ukraine's capital city changed …
WEBJan 24, 2022 · By Nick Duffy. Weekend Breaking News Editor. January 24, 2022 8:32 pm (Updated 11:29 pm) Like many things in Ukraine, the English-language name of the nation’s capital has become a touchstone of...
Is It Kyiv or Kiev? And Why the Pronunciation Changed - WSJ
WEBAlina Dizik. March 20, 2022 11:00 am ET. Share. Resize. Listen. (2 min) Many Americans grew up pronouncing Ukraine’s capital city “key-yev.” Now they’re hearing broadcasters and government...
Kyiv or Kiev? Why does it matter so much to Ukrainians?
WEBJun 21, 2019 · Last week the United States Board on Geographic Names (USGS) considered the appeal of the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States and replaced "Kiev" with "Kyiv", as the correct spelling...
Opinion: Why we say 'Kyiv,' not 'Kiev': The political history behind ...
WEBMarch 15, 2022 · 3 min read. 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...
Skip to content