Here's why journalists are using Kyiv instead of Keiv, and how to pronounce it

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's Kyiv (k’ev) not Keiv (key-ev).
In working to educate our viewers and readers about the attack of Ukraine by Russia, KXAN asked you to send your questions about the conflict.One of the questions that emerged was from KXAN viewer Wendi, who asked, "When and why did the spelling of Kyiv change, and what is the correct pronunciation?"Wendi is referring to the Russian spelling and pronunciation of Ukraine's capital, Keiv. That was the version used widely in the Englis