Quick answer
Ukrainian news is easy to follow online for free: the United News telethon streams around the clock on YouTube, and Suspilne, Ukraine's public broadcaster, streams on its own website. Full channels like 1+1, ICTV, STB, Inter and Novyi Kanal, with their shows, films and kids content, are harder to get in the US, because many Ukrainian apps are built for viewers inside Ukraine. An IPTV service like TarakTV lists Ukrainian channels people commonly look for alongside US channels in one app, from 15 dollars a month or 130 dollars a year, with a free 24-hour trial so you can check the line-up first.
- About 510,000 people born in Ukraine lived in the US in 2024, and about 1.26 million Americans reported Ukrainian ancestry (ACS 2024).
- Almost 240,000 Ukrainians were paroled into the US through Uniting for Ukraine between May 2022 and December 2024.
- The largest Ukrainian-born populations are in California, New York, Illinois, Washington and Florida.
- The United News telethon has run since February 2022 and streams on YouTube with English interpretation.
- Kyiv is 7 hours ahead of New York, so the evening news in Ukraine airs around midday on the East Coast.
A community that has grown fast since 2022
Ukrainians have lived in the US for more than a century, with old communities in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Ohio. After Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, a new wave arrived.
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, about 510,000 people born in Ukraine lived in the US in 2024, and about 1.26 million people reported Ukrainian ancestry. The Ukraine Task Force reports that almost 240,000 Ukrainians were paroled through the Uniting for Ukraine program between May 2022 and December 2024, with another 30,000 to 35,000 granted humanitarian parole at the border.
The largest Ukrainian-born populations are in California and New York, each with about 84,000 people, followed by Illinois, Washington and Florida. Many new arrivals are families who want to keep up with news from home every day and keep children connected to the language.
Free and official ways to watch
Ukrainian news is widely available for free, and we recommend these sources to everyone, whether or not you use IPTV.
- United News (Yedyni Novyny): the joint news telethon that has run since February 2022, carried by groups including 1+1, Inter, ICTV and Rada TV. It has a 24/7 YouTube stream with simultaneous English interpretation.
- Suspilne: Ukraine's public broadcaster streams news and programmes on its website and YouTube.
- Channel YouTube pages: 1+1, ICTV, STB, Novyi Kanal and others post news clips and some full episodes.
- Ukrainian streaming apps such as 1+1 Video, MEGOGO and Sweet.tv: catalogues and live channels differ outside Ukraine, so check what works in the US before paying.
Where IPTV fits
Free YouTube streams are good for news, but many families want the full channels on the living-room TV: evening shows, Ukrainian films and series, kids programmes, sports and regional news, plus a program guide that tells you what is on.
TarakTV is an IPTV subscription that lists Ukrainian channels people commonly look for in the same app as US and international channels, so one remote covers the whole family. Catch-up on supported channels lets you watch the Kyiv evening news later in the day.
We do not hold licences from Ukrainian broadcasters and are not their partners, and channel line-ups can change. The free 24-hour trial is the honest way to check: open the guide, find the channels your family watches and see how they play.
Time zones and catch-up
Kyiv is 7 hours ahead of New York and 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles for most of the year. A 9 p.m. show in Kyiv airs at 2 p.m. Eastern and 11 a.m. Pacific.
That timing is the main reason people use catch-up. On channels that support it, you can scroll back in the guide and start a programme from the beginning after work. The guide shows times in your device's time zone, so make sure the clock on your TV or stick is set correctly.
Setting it up for parents and grandparents
Many of our Ukrainian customers set up TV for older relatives who just want to press a button and see the news. A TVIP or Yoka TV box is the simplest choice: it plugs into the TV, starts straight into live TV and is controlled with a normal remote. We ship boxes to the US and Canada.
TarakTV also works on Fire TV Sticks, Android-based Smart TVs, and phones and tablets through the Cast4K player app. You can sign in on more than one device, for example the box at home and a phone for travel.
For a smooth picture, plan on about 15 Mbps per TV for HD and about 25 Mbps for 4K. A wired Ethernet connection is more reliable than Wi-Fi, especially for live football.
- Put the news channels in the favourites list so they are one click away.
- Write the WhatsApp support number on a note next to the TV.
- Turn on Ukrainian-language channel names in the app if available.
- Use the free trial at the same time of day your family usually watches.
Ukrainian football and sport
Fans follow the Ukrainian Premier League and clubs such as Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv in European competitions, plus the national team. European club matches are on Paramount+ in the US, while domestic league games usually appear on Ukrainian sports channels.
See our soccer guide for how European football works on US TV, and our sports hub for everything else.
Channels people look for
Line-ups change; ask for the current list or check during your free trial.
| Channel | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United News (Yedyni Novyny) | 24/7 news telethon | Joint news broadcast from several Ukrainian channels |
| 1+1 and 1+1 International | General entertainment and news | Shows, series and TSN news |
| ICTV | General entertainment and news | Fakty news, films and series |
| STB | General entertainment | Reality shows and series |
| Inter | General entertainment and news | Podrobytsi news and concerts |
| Novyi Kanal | Entertainment | Youth and family shows |
| Suspilne (Pershyi) | Public broadcaster | Public news and culture |
| Rada TV | Parliament channel | Verkhovna Rada sessions and news |
| Espreso, Pryamyi and 5 Kanal | News channels | Talk shows and live news |
| PLUSPLUS | Kids channel | Cartoons in Ukrainian |
Frequently asked questions
How can I watch Ukrainian TV in the USA for free?
The United News telethon streams 24/7 on YouTube, including with English interpretation, and Suspilne streams on its website and YouTube. Many channels also post news clips on YouTube.
Can I watch 1+1 or ICTV live in America?
Some content is available on YouTube and Ukrainian apps, but full live channels are often limited outside Ukraine. IPTV services like TarakTV list these channels; check the guide during the free 24-hour trial.
How many Ukrainians live in the US?
About 510,000 people born in Ukraine lived in the US in 2024, and about 1.26 million reported Ukrainian ancestry, according to the American Community Survey.
What time is Ukrainian news in the US?
Kyiv is 7 hours ahead of New York and 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles for most of the year. Use catch-up to watch evening programmes later.
What is the easiest device for older relatives?
A TVIP or Yoka TV box, which starts straight into live TV and uses a simple remote. TarakTV ships them to the US and Canada.
How much does Ukrainian IPTV cost with TarakTV?
Plans are 15 dollars a month, 130 dollars a year, 220 dollars for three years or 300 dollars for five years, with a free 24-hour trial.
Why does my Ukrainian channel buffer?
Most buffering comes from weak Wi-Fi. Use a wired connection, keep about 15 Mbps free for HD, and contact WhatsApp support with the channel name if one channel keeps stopping.
Sources
TarakTV is an independent reseller and is not affiliated with the channels, leagues or broadcasters named on this page. Names are used only to describe what viewers look for. Check the rules where you live.