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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 13.05.2025.
It displays 61 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.05.2025 ⇢ Day of Rubio's Istanbul Mission Amid Putin's Absence
⌨Russian forces advanced in Toretsk and the Pokrovsk direction with 166 combat clashes across the frontline, demonstrating Russia's rejection of the 30-day ceasefire proposal. Morning reports detailed Trump's insistence on direct Russia-Ukraine talks, with his administration planning to send representatives Witkoff and Kellogg to Istanbul.
By midday, Zelensky declared Putin's absence would be "final proof" of unwillingness to end the war, while promising to "do everything" to ensure the meeting happens. The diplomatic momentum accelerated when US Secretary of State Rubio announced his participation in Thursday's talks.
Evening reports confirmed Russia would send a delegation to Istanbul, but without Putin himself. Meanwhile, Macron stated sanctions would come "in the coming days without a ceasefire," walking back from the May 13 deadline previously established. Ukraine's Eurovision semi-final qualification offered a rare positive note amid the diplomatic maneuvering.
By midday, Zelensky declared Putin's absence would be "final proof" of unwillingness to end the war, while promising to "do everything" to ensure the meeting happens. The diplomatic momentum accelerated when US Secretary of State Rubio announced his participation in Thursday's talks.
Evening reports confirmed Russia would send a delegation to Istanbul, but without Putin himself. Meanwhile, Macron stated sanctions would come "in the coming days without a ceasefire," walking back from the May 13 deadline previously established. Ukraine's Eurovision semi-final qualification offered a rare positive note amid the diplomatic maneuvering.
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Former US Envoy to Ukraine tells Kyiv Post Russia’s oil and banking sectors are vulnerable targets as the US aims to end the war by demanding a 30-day ceasefire, and punishing Moscow if it resists.
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05:42⇢Russian Forces Advance in Toretsk as Frontline Sees 166 Clashes
⌨The newspapers report on continued intense fighting in Ukraine, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector. Multiple sources indicate significant Russian advances in Toretsk and the Pokrovsk direction (Pravda, DeepState), with 133-166 combat clashes occurring across the frontline in the last 24 hours (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). On the diplomatic front, a former US ambassador recommends "serious sanctions" against Russia's oil and banking sectors if Putin refuses the proposed 30-day ceasefire (Kyiv Post). In religious news, an unusual joint prayer between the Ukrainian and Moscow Patriarchate churches occurred in Chernihiv (Glavcom).
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Former US Envoy to Ukraine tells Kyiv Post Russia’s oil and banking sectors are vulnerable targets as the US aims to end the war by demanding a 30-day ceasefire, and punishing Moscow if it resists.
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Despite Western calls for a ceasefire, Russia ignored the 30-day pause proposal and launched 166 attacks in 24 hours, with no sign of de-escalation on the battlefield.
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Перше цвітіння верби, бум рослинного різноманіття й інші несподіванки.
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09:29⇢Russia Rejects Ceasefire Call As Trump Pushes For Direct Talks
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's rejection of a proposed 30-day ceasefire, with 166 attacks launched in one day despite Western calls for a pause (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform). Multiple sources discuss potential negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, with Trump reportedly insisting on direct talks (Pravda, Radio Svoboda, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). Kurt Volker states "Putin is not ready for negotiations" (Radio Svoboda). Meanwhile, domestic coverage includes articles about large construction projects near the frontline (Glavcom) and environmental changes in the drained Kakhovka Reservoir (LB.ua).
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The Russian view is that the world is ganging up on Moscow, which is being treated unfairly, the majority predicting the ceasefire won’t happen and many expecting things to get worse for Russia.
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Напередодні президент США казав, що думає полетіти до Стамбулу, хоча й наголосив на "великій кількості зустрічей" цими днями
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Засновник KAN Development каже, що не займався продажами в ЖК, де у подружжя Комарницьких було 110 квартир
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13:54⇢Trump Envoys Head to Istanbul Peace Talks
⌨The newspapers report on pending peace negotiations in Istanbul, with Trump sending special representatives Witkoff and Kellogg to the talks (Glavcom, Pravda). Zelensky stated that Putin's refusal to meet would be final proof of unwillingness to end the war, while promising to do everything to ensure the meeting happens (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Russian political thinkers appear pessimistic about ceasefire terms they view as "Western dictated," with many expecting conditions to worsen for Russia (Kyiv Post). Domestic news covers property dealings involving KAN Development founder Nikonov denying involvement with Komarnytsky's 110 apartments (Liga.net).
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Український президент готовий зустрітися з диктатором РФ будь-де – в Анкарі чи Стамбулі, якщо той приїде
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Президент відповів, чи не стане припинення вогню "черговим подарунком" для Путіна
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The US president confirmed that the US State Secretary will go to Istanbul on Thursday for the planned Kyiv-Moscow talks during his Tuesday speech in Saudi Arabia.
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18:10⇢Rubio Heads to Istanbul for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
⌨The newspapers report on upcoming negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. US Secretary of State Rubio will join the talks on Thursday (Kyiv Post, Pravda), following Trump's confirmation during a speech in Saudi Arabia. President Zelensky emphasized that negotiations should be directly with Putin since "this is Putin's war" (Ukrinform UA, Glavcom). Zelensky also addressed concerns about the proposed 30-day ceasefire, stating it wouldn't be enough time for Russia to fully restore its forces (Liga.net). Putin's delegation has confirmed its attendance at the Istanbul talks (UNIAN).
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Свириденко зазначила, що переговірній команді вдалося виконати завдання Зеленського
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Liga.net
Президент Франції вважає, що вторинні санкції будуть ефективніші за попередні
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