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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 08.05.2025.
It displays 80 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.05.2025 ⇢ Day Putin's Truce Shattered As New Pope Elected
⌨Russia's announced three-day "Victory Day" ceasefire proved meaningless, with Ukrainian defense forces reporting over 100 Russian attacks across the frontline. Despite the supposed truce, Russia dropped approximately 100 aerial bombs on Sumy region alone. Ukrainian forces liberated a forest area near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region, reclaiming over 200 hectares of territory.
The Rada ratified a minerals agreement with the United States with overwhelming support (338 votes), leading to Trump announcing a call with Zelensky. The EU transferred €1 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
By evening, white smoke above the Sistine Chapel signaled the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV - the first American pontiff. Shortly after, Zelensky and Trump held their phone conversation, with Zelensky reporting that Trump confirmed his desire to end the war and called for a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
The Rada ratified a minerals agreement with the United States with overwhelming support (338 votes), leading to Trump announcing a call with Zelensky. The EU transferred €1 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
By evening, white smoke above the Sistine Chapel signaled the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV - the first American pontiff. Shortly after, Zelensky and Trump held their phone conversation, with Zelensky reporting that Trump confirmed his desire to end the war and called for a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
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Президент США вирішив вислухати думку нового прем'єр-міністра Канади щодо питання, яке його турбує
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Today we celebrate the defeat over Nazi Germany. After 80 years, however, a new authoritarian threat is undermining European peace: Russia. In our defense we must first address Moscow’s lies.
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05:51⇢Unprecedented Ukrainian Drone Strike On Russia
⌨The newspapers report on an unprecedented Ukrainian drone attack against Russia, described as the most massive UAV strike by Ukraine's armed forces (Glavcom). Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine despite an announced truce, with a bomb dropped on an apartment building in Kostiantynivka wounding 12 people (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). The war in Ukraine was a key topic of discussion during Trump's first meeting with Canada's new Prime Minister Carney (Liga.net, Pravda). In opinion, the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe is marked with warnings about Russia as a new authoritarian threat to European peace (Kyiv Post).
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Despite Putin’s truce announcement, Russian forces launched guided bombs on Sumy within hours, breaking the ceasefire.
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Американська сторона налаштована на швидку фіналізацію всіх домовленостей про надра в Україні – протягом тижнів, а не місяців
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Що потрібно, щоб США і Росія сприймали Євросоюз серйозно, та якої підтримки потребує Україна – розповів екскомандувач ЗС Естонії Ріго Террас
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Dr. Yurii Shapoval, a leading expert on World War II and Soviet history, speaks to Kyiv Post about Ukraine and its people during the Second World War.
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09:25⇢Ukrainian Forces Reclaim Territory Despite Russian "Ceasefire"
⌨The newspapers report on World War II commemoration with exploration of historical misconceptions about Russia's role (Glavcom) and Ukrainian historical facts during WWII (Kyiv Post). Military updates show Ukrainian forces reclaimed over 200 hectares near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region (Pravda) despite ongoing battles along the front despite Russia's announced "ceasefire" (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). In international relations, EU General Rigo Terras discusses European defense dependency, noting 78% of EU weapons are imported (Liga.net). Regional politics coverage includes possible power transition in Chechnya with speculation about Kadyrov (Radio Svoboda).
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Radio Svoboda
5000 погибших к 9 Мая. Татарстан – один из лидеров по потерям в Украине
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Депутати підтримали Угоду про створення Американсько-українського інвестиційного фонду відбудови
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11 указів про надання звання Героя України опубліковані на сайті Офісу президента 8 травня
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14:01⇢Fatal Shooting Near Kyiv Triggers Special Operation
⌨The newspapers report on a ratified minerals agreement between Ukraine and the US (Glavcom), while several Ukrainian fighters received Hero of Ukraine titles including Maliuk, Madyar, and Petrychenko (Liga.net). Russia's announced "Putin's truce" is described as a farce with attacks continuing along the entire front line (Pravda). Military losses are highlighted with 5,000 casualties from Tatarstan region fighting in Ukraine (Radio Svoboda). Breaking news reports a shooting incident in Sofiivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv with multiple casualties, triggering a special operation (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN).
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Radio Svoboda
Работать нельзя – депортировать. Из южных регионов выдавливают трудовых мигрантов
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Some of WWII’s deadliest battles were fought in Ukraine. As a key front, the country suffered immense loss. Here are key facts and figures showing the scale of its wartime experience.
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Американський президент заявив, що США цінують укладання з Україною угоди про корисні копалини
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Кардинали обрали наступника папи Франциска на другий день голосування
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17:24⇢White Smoke Rises As Cardinals Elect New Pope
⌨The newspapers report on the election of a new Pope, with white smoke seen above the Sistine Chapel signaling cardinals' selection of Pope Francis's successor on the second day of voting (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN). Russia continues military actions despite its declared "parade truce," dropping around 100 aerial bombs on Sumy region on May 8 (Pravda). Other topics include Ukraine's WWII experience with some of the deadliest battles fought there (Kyiv Post), and Trump announcing an upcoming conversation with Zelensky following ratification of a minerals agreement (Ukrinform UA).
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Конклав обрав 267-го папу римського. Ним став кардинал Роберт Френсіс Превост – перший американський понтифік
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Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope Thursday, becoming the first American pontiff. He took the name Leo XIV and pledged peace before cheering crowds in Rome.
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Kyiv Post
Zelensky congratulated Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, urging continued Vatican support for peace in Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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Про подробиці діалогу обіцяють сповістити згодом
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Ukrainska Pravda
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20:40⇢Zelensky-Trump Peace Call As First American Pope Elected
⌨The newspapers report on two major diplomatic developments. President Zelensky held a phone conversation with Donald Trump, with multiple sources reporting that Trump confirmed his desire to end the war in Ukraine (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). They discussed steps toward peace and agreed on further contacts. In Vatican news, Pope Leo XIV was elected as the new pontiff, notable as the first American Pope, with Zelensky welcoming his selection and urging continued Vatican support for Ukraine (Glavcom, Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, fighting continues along Ukrainian frontlines despite Russia's declared truce (Ukrinform).
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Zelensky said he is ready for a total 30-day ceasefire with Russia, including long-range attacks and frontline assaults.
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Президент вкотре наголосив, що Україна готова до 30-денного припинення вогню
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Ukrinform (En.)
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As peace efforts stall, US officials say an economic partnership with Ukraine will strengthen ties for decades and send a clear message to “everyone involved.”
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Чи дійсно США отримали “свого” Папу? Які наслідки для України матиме обрання нового понтифіка? Що ми про нього знаємо і хто стане його правою рукою.
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