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05.04.2025

05.04.2025Day of Kryvyi Rih Mourning and Western Contingency Plans

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 05.04.2025.

It displays 77 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.04.2025Day of Kryvyi Rih Mourning and Western Contingency Plans
The death toll from yesterday's Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih rose throughout the day, reaching 19 killed (including nine children) and 74 injured. Zelensky personally named the children killed while criticizing the US ambassador's "weak reaction" for avoiding the word "Russian" when describing the attack. Kryvyi Rih declared three days of mourning, while a national day of mourning was set for April 6.

Significant progress emerged regarding Western security contingent placement in Ukraine post-hostilities, with Zelensky announcing "tangible progress" and "Coalition of the Willing" nations planning weekly meetings to discuss troop deployments. The SBU meanwhile launched polygraph investigations into the leak of a US-Ukraine natural resources agreement that Politico described as "catastrophic" for Ukraine.

By evening, Ukrainian media reported anti-Trump protests sweeping across America, while Budanov warned Russia would maintain its large military even after the war.
05.04.2025
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05:04Kryvyi Rih Death Toll Climbs to 18

The newspapers report on a devastating Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. The death toll has risen to 18 people, including nine children, with more than 50 wounded (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Ukrinform). The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that Russia used an Iskander-M missile with a cluster warhead (Liga.net, Pravda) and is trying to cover up this "cynical crime" with "high-precision" lies (Pravda). In international news, Macron may become Europe's main leader in negotiations with Putin (UNIAN).
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Ексклюзивне інтерв'ю Рютте / Генсек НАТО оцінює заяви Трампа про Альянс без України, описує миротворчі місії і зізнається, що ЗСУ вражають

09:02

09:45Kryvyi Rih Death Toll Reaches 19

The newspapers report on an escalating tragedy in Kryvyi Rih, where a Russian strike has now killed 19 people, including nine children, with over 60 wounded (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform). In political news, Zelensky announced that "Coalition of the Willing" nations will meet weekly to discuss Western troop deployments in Ukraine (Kyiv Post). The SBU is investigating how a US-Ukraine natural resources agreement draft was leaked, using lie detectors (Liga.net, UNIAN, Politico). Military updates include fiber optic drones with 20km range now operational at the front (Pravda).
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12:19Zelensky Names Dead Children, Condemns US Ambassador's "Weak" Response

The newspapers report on Zelensky naming the children killed in the Kryvyi Rih missile strike, while criticizing the US ambassador's "weak reaction" for avoiding saying "Russian" when referring to the missile (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, UNIAN, Glavcom). The death toll has risen to 19 killed and 68-72 injured (Ukrinform). In other news, Zelensky ordered polygraph tests for officials following a leaked US-Ukraine agreement draft (Pravda). Internationally, a UK court ordered Trump to pay $821,000 in legal fees over a dismissed Russian ties case (Kyiv Post).
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Ексклюзивне інтерв'ю Рютте / Генсек НАТО оцінює заяви Трампа про Альянс без України, описує миротворчі місії і зізнається, що ЗСУ вражають

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16:35Western Security Contingent Talks Advance

The newspapers report on several security developments. Ukraine is discussing placement of a Western security contingent in Ukraine after combat ceases, with Zelensky announcing "tangible progress" on these talks (Glavcom, Liga.net, Pravda, Novoe Vremya). The SBU claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a Russian munition plant in Samara (Kyiv Post). The Kryvyi Rih missile attack toll has risen to 74 injured, with Ukraine's Foreign Ministry stating Russia's goal was "deliberate terror against civilians" (Ukrinform). Presidential advisor Podoliak stated Russia won't agree to a ceasefire without coercion (Radio Svoboda), while UNIAN discusses Trump's approach to Putin.
17:59
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Трагедія у Кривому Розі / Генштаб ЗСУ спростував брехню росіян про «ураження» західних офіцерів

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20:26Anti-Trump Protests Sweep Across America

The newspapers report on protests in the US against Trump and Musk with over 1,200 demonstrations planned (Liga.net). President Zelensky urged pressure on Russia rather than "wasting time in empty talks" (Pravda). The tragedy in Kryvyi Rih continues to be discussed, with the General Staff refuting Russian lies about striking Western officers (Novoe Vremya). The Presidential Office explained why Zelensky should run for a second term (UNIAN). In military news, Ukraine's Armed Forces reportedly eliminated a former youth futsal team player (Glavcom), while Radio Svoboda analyzes what assistance Ukraine can expect from Europe.
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