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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 05.05.2025.
It displays 65 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
05.05.2025 ⇢ Day Naval Drones Changed Air War Rules
⌨Morning reports confirmed Ukraine's historic achievement of using naval drones to shoot down two Russian Su-30 fighter jets within 24 hours - the world's first USV aerial kills. Commander Syrskyi declared the nine-month Kursk operation had achieved most objectives, creating a buffer zone.
EU officials threatened to double military aid if Putin refuses peace, positioning this as leverage for Trump's negotiation efforts. Julie Davis, the new U.S. chargé d'affaires, arrived in Kyiv amid reports of a potential Israeli Patriot system transfer to Ukraine pending U.S. approval.
Zelensky announced plans for a Ukrainian-Czech F-16 training school during his Prague visit while dismissing Putin's proposed three-day May ceasefire. Trump expressed optimism about negotiations and mentioned wanting Erdogan's involvement, while evaluating falling oil prices as helpful for ending the war.
Drone warfare continued with Ukrainian forces striking a Russian drone control center in Kursk region, while Russian drone attacks killed several in Sumy border towns and one civilian in Odesa region.
EU officials threatened to double military aid if Putin refuses peace, positioning this as leverage for Trump's negotiation efforts. Julie Davis, the new U.S. chargé d'affaires, arrived in Kyiv amid reports of a potential Israeli Patriot system transfer to Ukraine pending U.S. approval.
Zelensky announced plans for a Ukrainian-Czech F-16 training school during his Prague visit while dismissing Putin's proposed three-day May ceasefire. Trump expressed optimism about negotiations and mentioned wanting Erdogan's involvement, while evaluating falling oil prices as helpful for ending the war.
Drone warfare continued with Ukrainian forces striking a Russian drone control center in Kursk region, while Russian drone attacks killed several in Sumy border towns and one civilian in Odesa region.
05.05.2025
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03:36⇢Trump's Peace Optimism Meets EU Military Aid Plans
⌨The newspapers report on recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including Russian shelling of Konotop and explosions in Russia overnight (Glavcom). Former Lithuanian PM Kubilius suggests the EU will double military aid to Ukraine if Trump fails to convince Putin to make peace (Pravda). Trump made an optimistic statement about negotiations between Russia and Ukraine (UNIAN). In election news, an far-right candidate leads in Romania's elections, with pro-Ukrainian politicians competing for second place (Liga.net). Additionally, Ambassador Markarova states that a minerals agreement represents an important part of future security guarantees (Ukrinform UA).
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За попередніми даними, постраждалих немає, але знищено обʼєкт інфраструктури
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Ukraine destroyed a $50M Russian Su-30 warplane near Novorossiysk using a naval drone, the world’s first such aerial kill, and downed a second during an operation in Crimea.
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Radio Svoboda
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Meeting with Zelensky in Prague, Czech leader and former NATO general says that “Putin could end the war with a single decision, but he has not shown any willingness so far.”
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Експосол не виключає, що Мерц може відмовитись від радикальної підтримки Києва
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Для цього ЄС може перейти на нову схему закупівлі зброї в Україні, а не на Заході
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Radio Svoboda
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07:23⇢EU Threatens Military Aid Doubling As Zelensky Dismisses Putin's Truce
⌨The newspapers report on Zelensky's skepticism regarding Putin's truce proposal, stating "This is not the first challenge" during his Prague meeting with Czech leadership (Kyiv Post). The EU threatens to double military aid to Ukraine if Putin remains unwilling to end the war, potentially shifting to purchasing weapons directly from Ukraine rather than Western sources (Liga.net, Pravda). Military updates show Ukrainian forces shooting down 42 Russian drones with 21 more lost to electronic countermeasures (Ukrinform UA). International support appears in unusual forms, with a Swedish ABBA member's hometown connection to Ukrainian frontline medical evacuations (Hromadske).
08:06
«У Європі до нас зараз звертаються як до країни, яка має унікальну експертизу».
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Фінансовий директор Ferrexpo Микола Кладієв – про заборгованість держави з відшкодування ПДВ, скорочення виробництва та долю інвестиційних проєктів
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Ukraine currently has eight Patriot systems in its arsenal, though only six are currently operational and in use.The newly signed mineral agreement may expedite US approval of transfer.
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Україна показала, що здатна контратакувати, бити та гнати ворога, зокрема і на його землі, зазначив Сирський
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Джуді Девіс замінила на посаді тодішню посолку Бріджит Брінк 1 травня
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12:07⇢New U.S. Diplomat Arrives as Patriot Systems Await Approval
⌨The newspapers report on diplomatic developments with Julie Davis, the new U.S. chargé d'affaires, arriving in Kyiv (Glavcom, Liga.net). Military aid updates include a potential Israeli Patriot missile system transfer to Ukraine pending U.S. approval (Kyiv Post), while Commander Syrskyi claims the Kursk operation has achieved most of its objectives over nine months (Pravda). President Zelensky met with leading Czech defense companies (Ukrinform UA). The current military situation remains intense with 269 combat clashes reported, with Pokrovsk being the hottest sector (Ukrinform). Economic news includes IMF recommendations for Ukraine to raise taxes next year (UNIAN).
12:32
Julie S. Davis has arrived in Kyiv to begin her role as Chargé d’Affaires. Her arrival follows a major reconstruction agreement and signals a sharper American focus on ending the war.
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Навчання проходитимуть на чеських базах, заявив 5 травня прем'єр країни Петр Фіала
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The Kremlin’s assaults are more costly than ever and even comparable to World War I – but Russia’s forces still are biting off chunks of Ukrainian territory almost every day.
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Росіяни продовжують атакувати область
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15:51⇢Ukrainian Strike Destroys Russian Drone Command Center
⌨The newspapers report on Ukrainian forces striking a Russian drone control center in Kursk region (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). The ongoing battle situation remains brutal, with Russian ground attacks described as extremely costly but still making territorial gains (Kyiv Post). Residents of two border towns in Sumy region have been urgently called to evacuate due to continued Russian attacks (Liga.net). In Donetsk, Russian drone strikes hit vehicles, wounding eight people including two children (Pravda). Media also covers reflections on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe (Radio Svoboda).
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Генштаб повідомив про ліквідацію до 20 загарбників і знищення їхньої техніки
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Україна ризикує втратити надійного союзника. Чому Румунія може змінити курс після президентських виборів і до чого тут російські спецслужби
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Україна ризикує втратити надійного союзника. Чому Румунія може змінити курс після президентських виборів і до чого тут російські спецслужби
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Україна ризикує втратити надійного союзника. Чому Румунія може змінити курс після президентських виборів і до чого тут російські спецслужби
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Президент США вважає, що Росія та Україна хочуть мирного врегулювання
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Пошкоджено приватні будинки та інші цивільні об'єкти
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21:59⇢Deadly Drone Strike Hits Odesa Region
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's continued drone attacks, with one civilian killed in Odesa region (Liga.net). Trump made comments assessing Putin's proposed three-day "ceasefire," suggesting it might be significant despite appearing limited (Pravda, UNIAN). Military updates show continued fighting, with the General Staff providing frontline situation reports as of May 5, 2025 (Glavcom). Human interest stories include concerns from an "Azov" prisoner's wife about her child's fate if she dies before her husband's exchange (Hromadske). Historical analysis examines Stalin's failures leading up to Germany's invasion of the USSR (Radio Svoboda).
22:48
On news program ‘Meet the Press’, US president says “we did do a deal with the American people, you know, we did get rare earth (metals),” subtly confirming his peace- talks progress with Ukraine.
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