SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — On Monday, the Springfield City Council unanimously agreed to officially change the name of “Kiev Street” to “Kyiv Street,” aligning with the Ukrainian spelling of the country’s capital.
The new sign will mark a significant gesture of solidarity with Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia, as community members believe the current spelling reflects a legacy of Soviet-era Russian aggression.
The City of Springfield is making a small but meaningful change—renaming Kiev Street to Kyiv (or Keev), with the original Ukrainian spelling. This change follows two years of advocacy aimed at demonstrating support for Ukraine’s struggle for freedom…