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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 02.05.2025.
It displays 83 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.05.2025 ⇢ Day Drone Attacks Wounded Dozens As Minerals Deal Faced Scrutiny
⌨Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian cities intensified, with casualties in Zaporizhzhia rising from 14 to 29 by morning, and a separate evening attack on Kharkiv injuring 47 civilians. Military developments included reports of explosions at the Kacha airfield in occupied Crimea and Ukrainian drones targeting a Russian space intelligence facility in Stavropol.
The recently signed US-Ukraine minerals agreement continued generating discussion, with Prime Minister Shmyhal pushing parliament to ratify it by May 8, while reports suggested profits might take decades to materialize. The Washington Post indicated the deal had unsettled Russian elites.
Security services detained the son of former Motor Sich president Boguslaev in Monaco on money laundering suspicions involving $650 million. President Zelensky held meetings focused on Ukraine's F-16 fleet and accelerating ballistic missile development, emphasizing continuing operations in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions despite diplomatic rhetoric.
The recently signed US-Ukraine minerals agreement continued generating discussion, with Prime Minister Shmyhal pushing parliament to ratify it by May 8, while reports suggested profits might take decades to materialize. The Washington Post indicated the deal had unsettled Russian elites.
Security services detained the son of former Motor Sich president Boguslaev in Monaco on money laundering suspicions involving $650 million. President Zelensky held meetings focused on Ukraine's F-16 fleet and accelerating ballistic missile development, emphasizing continuing operations in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions despite diplomatic rhetoric.
02.05.2025
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00:36⇢Russian Strikes Wound 14 in Zaporizhzhia
⌨The newspapers report on Russian attacks against Zaporizhzhia, with first footage of the aftermath emerging (Glavcom) and at least 10 strikes reported, injuring 14 people (Pravda). The US-Ukraine minerals agreement continues to be discussed, with the Ministry of Finance explaining how new US military aid will be credited to the fund, which Ukraine can use to encourage support from the United States (Liga.net). Diplomatic developments include Trump appointing career diplomat Julie Davis to temporarily lead the US Embassy in Kyiv while maintaining her ambassadorial position in Cyprus (Kyiv Post). CNN reports US intelligence assessments of potential changes in Putin's war objectives (UNIAN).
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Former US Ambassador to Ukraine tells Kyiv Post the departure of the National Security Advisor, with Rubio as interim replacement, suggests no major change in US foreign policy.
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Дефолт за ВВП-варантами не означатиме повного дефолту держави, але це матиме негативний вплив на економіку
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05:14⇢Zaporizhzhia Drone Attack Casualties Rise To 29
⌨The newspapers report on rising casualties from Russia's drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia, with injured numbers increasing to 29 (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Ukraine faces potential default on GDP-linked warrants issued during Yaresko's tenure, which wouldn't constitute a full state default but would negatively impact the economy (Liga.net). In U.S. politics, diplomats reassure that Trump's replacement of scandal-hit National Security Advisor Waltz with Marco Rubio as interim replacement signals no major policy change toward Ukraine (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, Ukrainian military continues reporting Russian losses (Glavcom), and Reuters suggests the Ukraine-US minerals agreement might take decades to generate profits (UNIAN).
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A massive Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia left dozens of people injured, including a child, and caused widespread damage to residential buildings, schools, and infrastructure.
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Що про навчання на симуляторах думають у Міноборони та Генштабі і наскільки поширена ця історія у війську.
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У США чекають конкретних ідей після закінчення війни від України та Росії
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Родину колишнього президента Мотор Січі підозрюють у привласненні та відмиванні $650 мільйонів
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08:54⇢Motor Sich Executives Arrested in Monaco Money Laundering Probe
⌨The newspapers report on multiple arrests in Monaco related to Motor Sich's former leadership, with both father and son Boguslaev detained on suspicion of embezzling and laundering $650 million (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN). Russian drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia have intensified, causing dozens of injuries including a child, and damaging residential buildings, schools, and infrastructure (Kyiv Post). Military training innovations are being discussed as Ukrainian forces utilize simulators for combat preparation (LB.ua). Additionally, explosions were reported in occupied Crimea near a military airfield in Kacha (Ukrinform UA), while CNN suggests Putin may have changed his war objectives (Pravda).
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Держсекретар зазначив, що Україна важлива, але є й важливіші питання у довгостроковій перспективі
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Ukrainian intelligence agency hacked the SibSeti major provider using a DDoS attack to disable internet access to the cities during Russia’s May holidays.
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As EU prepares new measures against Russia over its war in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister visits Washington to coordinate joint actions to secure lasting peace in the continent.
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Прем'єр повідомив, що ратифікації потребує тільки перша угода, текст якої вже був опублікований. Подальші "технічні" угоди ратифікації не вимагатимуть
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Прокурор вимагав утримання під вартою без права застави, а захист наполягав на домашньому арешті
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13:25⇢Sternenko Attack Suspect Detained Without Bail
⌨The newspapers report on an attack against activist Sternenko, with the suspect now detained and placed in custody for two months without bail (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN). Military developments continue with reports of explosions and fire at a military airfield in occupied Crimea's Kacha (Ukrinform UA). France's top diplomat is engaging with Trump officials about Ukraine security guarantees, emphasizing they "don't want Russia at borders" while coordinating joint actions for European peace (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, regional tensions are rising between India and Pakistan, described as being "a step away from a new war" (Radio Svoboda).
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Передбачається, що наступним кроком може стати посилення санкцій і тиску на Кремль
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The Dutch national was one of at least 31 people injured in what local officials called a large-scale Russian drone assault on the southeastern Ukrainian city.
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Radio Svoboda
"Что ты потерял на этой войне?". Сотни срочников гибнут в Украине
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Американське військове керівництво пішло на "безпрецедентний крок"
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Речницю Держдепу неправильно зрозуміли
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Речницю Держдепу неправильно зрозуміли
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17:44⇢NATO Aspirations Declared Non-Negotiable In Peace Talks
⌨The newspapers report on peace negotiations and red lines, with Ukraine maintaining its NATO aspirations as a non-negotiable position (Pravda, Liga.net). The US clarifies it remains involved in Russia-Ukraine talks, correcting misunderstandings about State Department statements (Liga.net). Military developments include 109 frontline clashes (Ukrinform) and a Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia injuring at least 31 people, including a Dutch volunteer who narrowly survived (Kyiv Post). President Zelensky held a meeting discussing Ukraine's F-16 fleet (Ukrinform UA), while international coverage mentions a Ukraine-US resource deal alarming Russian elites (UNIAN).
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Liga.net
За словами президента, українська далекобійна зброя є "чіткою та ефективною гарантією безпеки" для країни
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Є влучання у двох районах міста
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Ukrainska Pravda
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21:00⇢Russian Drones Wound 46 In Kharkiv Attack
⌨The newspapers report on a major Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, with 46 injured (Pravda, Liga.net). Military reports include an update on frontline positions from General Staff (Glavcom) and details of 109 ongoing clashes (Ukrinform). President Zelensky conducted a military meeting focused on developing Ukrainian ballistic capabilities (Ukrinform UA). In international support, the US State Department has approved the sale of F-16 equipment and pilot training services to Ukraine (UNIAN). Reports also indicate a Russian soldier committed atrocities in a Kursk village (Radio Svoboda).
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Основними підрядниками будуть американські компанії
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Ukrainska Pravda
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