This is the 2713th most frequent Dutch word.
oekraine
Ukraine.
Here "Oekraïne" is used as a proper noun to denote the geographical country Ukraine.
De Oekraïne ligt ten oosten van Europa.
Ukraine is located to the east of Europe.
In this context, "Oekraïne" represents the nation state where the war is occurring.
De oorlog in Oekraïne heeft vele gevolgen.
The war in Ukraine has many consequences.
Here "Oekraïne" indicates Ukraine as the place of origin of someone's nationality or domicile.