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09.12.2025

The Day Zelenskyy Called for US Aid for Wartime Elections

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 09.12.2025.

It displays 81 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.12.2025The Day Zelenskyy Called for US Aid for Wartime Elections
The day began with reports of US pressure on Ukraine to cede Donbas, a stance President Zelenskyy repeatedly rejected, emphasizing Ukraine's right to its territories. Diplomatic activity intensified as Zelenskyy met with European leaders and the Pope in Italy. Mid-morning saw Donald Trump's calls for elections in Ukraine, followed by Zelenskyy's announcement of a revised peace plan for the US, finalized in London. By evening, Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's use of Sapsan ballistic missiles and requested US assistance for elections within 60-90 days, linking the possibility of a wartime vote to security guarantees from the US and Europe.
09.12.2025
07:43

07:46 (05:46)US Pressure on Donbas Cession

Ukrainian media focuses on mounting pressure from the US for Ukraine to cede Donbas, as reported by Axios (UNIAN). This comes as the Kyiv Post highlights anxiety within the Western alliance regarding Trump's Moscow-friendly plans for a 'durable peace' in Ukraine (Kyiv Post). President Zelenskyy has consistently rejected territorial concessions (Pravda, Ukrinform UA), while discussions continue on mobilization changes (TSN).
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12:27 (10:27)Zelenskyy's Territory Stand

Ukrainian media continues to report on US pressure for territorial concessions in Donbas (Kyiv Post). President Zelenskyy reiterates his firm stance against ceding any territory, asserting Ukraine's legal and moral right to its lands (Pravda, TSN). This diplomatic activity occurs amidst ongoing discussions about a potential peace plan and continued combat on the front lines (Ukrinform).
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14:28 (12:28)Trump Calls for Ukraine Elections

Ukrainian media reports on calls for presidential elections in Ukraine, with Donald Trump advocating for them (Glavcom, UNIAN, Pravda). This comes amidst ongoing military activity, including a report on a contract soldier killing seven colleagues (Radio Svoboda), and discussions about Russia's intensified terror tactics and cities under threat (TSN). Japan has also rejected an EU request to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine (Kyiv Post).
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15:29
Radio Svoboda

“Теоретизировать” превратилось в “терроризировать”. Суд над марксистами из Уфы

15:29 (13:29 in your timezone)
16:00
Radio Svoboda

"Гестаповские методы дуболомов из ФСБ". Суд над марксистами из Уфы

16:00 (14:00 in your timezone)
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17:49 (15:49)Zelenskyy's Peace Plan for US

Ukrainian media reports on renewed discussions regarding elections in Ukraine, with Donald Trump reiterating his call for them (UNIAN, Pravda). President Zelenskyy is preparing to submit a revised peace plan to the US, finalized in London, suggesting diplomatic efforts are intensifying (TSN, Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, the debate over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine continues, with concerns raised about Washington profiting while Europe bears the cost (Kyiv Post).
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21:20 (19:20)Ukraine Deploys Sapsan Missiles

Ukrainian media reports that President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine has begun using "Sapsan" ballistic missiles in combat (Liga.net). This development comes as Zelenskyy also states the US is not yet ready for Ukraine in NATO, and he is seeking bilateral security guarantees with Washington (Kyiv Post). He also requested US assistance for elections within 60-90 days and will submit a revised peace plan to the US tomorrow (TSN, Ukrinform UA).
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