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11.02.2025

When Earth Metals Met Gas Pipes

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 11.02.2025.

It displays 111 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.02.2025When Earth Metals Met Gas Pipes
Russia launched a targeted missile strike against Ukraine's gas infrastructure in Poltava region, using 19 missiles and causing emergency power outages across multiple regions. Ukrainian forces responded with drone strikes on Russia's Saratov oil refinery and Engels airbase.

Trump's claim about Ukraine agreeing to a $500 billion rare earth minerals deal dominated midday coverage, coinciding with reports of his administration pausing their peace plan development. Parliament approved the purchase of nuclear reactors for Khmelnytskyi power plant through Bulgaria.

By afternoon, Zelenskyy revealed willingness to negotiate territorial exchanges with Russia, specifically mentioning Kursk region, following recent Ukrainian advances there. The Defense Ministry launched new recruitment contracts for ages 18-24, offering financial incentives. Pentagon explicitly ruled out deploying US troops to Ukraine, while "Ramstein" meeting preparations indicated no new US aid packages forthcoming.
11.02.2025

00:09Kellogg Halts Peace Plan for NATO Talk

The newspapers report on developments in peace negotiations: Zelensky is scheduled to meet US Vice President in Munich (Kyiv Post), while Kellogg prepares to present Trump with war conclusion options (Bloomberg via Liga.net, UNIAN). However, Kellogg has paused the peace plan development for NATO ally consultations (Novoe Vremya, TSN). Domestically, Zelensky announced preferential mortgages for 18-24 year olds signing military contracts (LB.ua).
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05:03

05:31Dawn of Emergency Blackouts

The newspapers report on an ongoing Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with cruise missiles targeting energy and gas infrastructure (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, TSN). Emergency power outages have been implemented nationwide (Glavcom, UNIAN), with explosions reported in Poltava. Multiple groups of Russian drones are attacking Ukraine, triggering air raid alerts in Kyiv and several regions (Ukrinform UA). ISW reports Russian officers are traveling to North Korea for military experience exchange under the guise of medical treatment (Pravda).
05:35
NV

РФ атакує ракетами і дронами — онлайн / Під ударом енергетика та газова інфраструктура, у Полтаві лунали вибухи, запроваджено аварійні відключення

05:35
06:07

06:50Gas Strikes Meet Metal Deals

The newspapers report on Russian missile strikes targeting Ukraine's gas infrastructure (Glavcom, LB.ua, TSN, Liga.net), affecting nine settlements in Poltava region. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones struck Saratov oil refinery in Russia (Pravda). Trump's statements about Ukraine agreeing to a $500 billion rare earth metals deal emerge (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN), while his envoy Kellogg prepares for February 20 visit, suggesting sanctions on Russia could increase (Kyiv Post).
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08:40
NV

«Думаю, щось буде» / Трамп заявив, що США досягли «величезного прогресу» у переговорах з Україною та Росією

08:40

08:50Engels Base Burns for Earth Metals

The newspapers report on two parallel developments: Ukraine's drone strike on Russia's Engels airbase and Rosneft refinery in Saratov (Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya, Pravda), while Russia targeted Ukraine's gas infrastructure in Poltava region with 19 missiles (Ukrinform UA, Galushchenko). Trump announces upcoming talks with Zelenskyy, claiming Ukraine agreed to provide $500 billion in rare earth minerals (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN).
09:11
09:11
Radio Svoboda

Ползучая революция коррупционеров. Россия лишается местных депутатов

09:11
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11:20
NV

Редакційна стаття Bloomberg / Для продовження підтримки Заходу Україні необхідно розширити мобілізацію та знизити призовний вік

11:20
12:00
Radio Svoboda

Конец советской истории. Отключение стран Балтии от российской электросети

12:00

12:18Baltic Grid Splits While Grain Exports Plunge

The newspapers report on Trump's claim of a $500 billion rare earth minerals deal with Kyiv (Kyiv Post, UNIAN), while parliament approves new nuclear reactor construction for Khmelnytskyi power plant (Novoe Vremya). Agricultural reports predict 13% decrease in grain production and 26% drop in exports (Liga.net). Baltic states complete disconnection from Russian power grid (Radio Svoboda), as Russian strikes continue on Poltava's gas infrastructure (Pravda).
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15:04

15:05Territory Swap Plans Surface

The newspapers report on potential Ukraine-Russia territory exchange talks, with Zelenskyy considering direct territorial swaps if Trump facilitates negotiations (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). US Congress introduces new Lend-Lease bill for Ukraine (Glavcom), while Slovakia's PM Fico threatens to block gas transit to Ukraine (Liga.net). A controversial Russian nuclear reactor purchase, reportedly through Bulgaria, receives approval (Kyiv Post), as fighting intensifies in Kursk region (Ukrinform UA).
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17:35

17:37Pentagon Vetoes Boots on Ground

The newspapers report on Pentagon chief's statement that US troops will not be sent to Ukraine (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN), despite Zelenskyy's earlier request for peacekeeping mission. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy indicates readiness for direct territorial exchange negotiations with Putin if talks materialize (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, Novoe Vremya), as heavy fighting continues in Kursk region (Ukrinform).
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22:10Kursk Lands for Peace Deal

The newspapers report on two major developments: Ukraine's potential territory swap offer to Russia, with Zelensky suggesting exchange of seized Kursk region territories (Kyiv Post, Guardian), and Defense Ministry's launch of new one-year contracts for 18-24 year old volunteers (Novoe Vremya, TSN, UNIAN, LB.ua). Air raid alerts sound in Kyiv and several regions (Glavcom), while Russian forces strike Kryvyi Rih (Pravda).