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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 14.05.2025.
It displays 71 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
14.05.2025 ⇢ Day Russia Sends Medinsky Not Putin to Istanbul
⌨Russian strikes on Sumy industrial facilities killed workers as diplomatic posturing intensified ahead of Istanbul peace talks. Morning brought President Zelensky's ultimatum that he would only meet Putin directly, setting ceasefire as a precondition while expressing cautious optimism about Putin's attendance.
By afternoon, Trump announced he expected "good news" on war's end soon, while Rutte described a two-week "window of opportunity" for resolution. US officials Rubio and Witkoff confirmed they would attend Friday's meeting, maintaining American presence despite Trump's absence.
Evening developments upended expectations when Russia announced its delegation would be led by Medinsky rather than Putin himself, alongside the GRU head. Zelensky, who had appointed a new ambassador to Turkey earlier in the day, stated he would wait to see Russia's representatives before determining Ukraine's next steps, while polling showed 71% of Ukrainians oppose elections even during a ceasefire.
By afternoon, Trump announced he expected "good news" on war's end soon, while Rutte described a two-week "window of opportunity" for resolution. US officials Rubio and Witkoff confirmed they would attend Friday's meeting, maintaining American presence despite Trump's absence.
Evening developments upended expectations when Russia announced its delegation would be led by Medinsky rather than Putin himself, alongside the GRU head. Zelensky, who had appointed a new ambassador to Turkey earlier in the day, stated he would wait to see Russia's representatives before determining Ukraine's next steps, while polling showed 71% of Ukrainians oppose elections even during a ceasefire.
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Голова Української ради торгових центрів Максим Гаврюшин розповів, чому в Україні будують багато ТРЦ і скільки їх потрібно
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05:04⇢Zelensky Demands Direct Putin Talks For Istanbul Meeting
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing discussions about potential Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul. President Zelensky states that negotiations must be directly with Putin, setting conditions for his attendance (UNIAN, Ukrinform). On the military front, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released updated enemy casualty figures (Glavcom), while analysis indicates Russia is sending poorly trained recruits into infantry assaults (Pravda, ISW). In economic news, developers continue building shopping centers despite risks of vacant space, with the Ukrainian Council of Shopping Centers discussing market demand (Liga.net).
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Kyiv Post
Less than a week after the Serbian president joined Russian allies at Moscow’s military celebrations, he met with EU leadership to discuss things like imposing sanctions on Russia to join the bloc.
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Radio Svoboda
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In an interview with Libération and other European outlets, Zelensky demands an immediate ceasefire and calls for credible international mediation ahead of possible peace talks in Istanbul.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Новий санкційний пакет ЄС в основному буде спрямований проти тіньового флоту Росії
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08:26⇢Zelensky Sets Ceasefire Ultimatum For Istanbul Meeting
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing discussions about potential peace talks in Istanbul. President Zelensky has set firm conditions for meeting Putin, demanding an immediate ceasefire and credible international mediation (Kyiv Post). The Brazilian president, heading to Moscow, promised to push Putin toward negotiations (Pravda). French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy stated effective negotiations should force Putin to return Crimea and occupied territories (Ukrinform UA). Diplomatically, EU ambassadors have agreed on a 17th sanctions package against Russia, primarily targeting its shadow fleet (Liga.net). Meanwhile, intense fighting continues with 163 clashes reported along the frontline (Ukrinform).
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Колишній перший заступник секретаря РНБО понад рік перебуває в міжнародному розшуку. Сьогодні його затримали в Іспанії
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Більшість респондентів вважають, що вибори мають відбутися лише після остаточного завершення війни
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Жан-Ноель Барро вважає, що потрібно поставити Росію у вкрай складне становище, "взяти її за горло"
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Russia is building up a big attack force aimed at defeating Ukraine, but most observers doubt whether Moscow can amass the men and machines needed to break Ukrainian defenses.
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За словами президента США, щільний графік не завадить йому зустрітися з російським диктатором "заради порятунку життів"
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Ukrainska Pravda
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На місці працюють відповідні служби, наслідки атаки встановлюються
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13:43⇢Russian Strikes on Sumy Industrial Sites Kill Workers
⌨The newspapers report on new Russian attacks on industrial facilities in Sumy, resulting in casualties and injuries (Glavcom, Liga.net). Diplomatic developments include uncertainty about Putin's attendance at Istanbul peace talks, while Trump expresses willingness to meet with him despite his busy schedule (Pravda, UNIAN). Military analysis indicates Russia is preparing a summer offensive regardless of any peace deal outcomes, though analysts doubt Moscow's capability to break Ukrainian defenses (Kyiv Post). Other coverage includes reporting on a Russian court verdict against election observer Melkonyants (Radio Svoboda) and details of a resource agreement regarding investments and profit distribution (Ukrinform UA).
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Володимир Зеленський підтвердив готовність поїхати до Стамбулу, якщо туди приїде диктатор РФ
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Radio Svoboda
Повод отчитаться. Кубанских комиков преследуют за шутки
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На думку генсека НАТО, результати щодо мирного врегулювання можна буде побачити протягом наступних 10-14 днів
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Ukrainska Pravda
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With the proposed meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia in Turkey only hours away, some of Putin’s key players are still keeping their cards close to their chests.
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17:53⇢Zelensky Awaits Russian Delegation Identity Before Istanbul Talks
⌨The newspapers report on growing anticipation regarding the Istanbul peace talks. Several sources indicate that President Zelensky has appointed a new ambassador to Turkey (Glavcom) and is waiting to see who will represent Russia before deciding Ukraine's next steps (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). NATO Secretary General Rutte believes a "window of opportunity" has opened for peaceful resolution, with results potentially visible within 10-14 days (Liga.net). Meanwhile, US officials Rubio and Witkoff are scheduled to fly to Istanbul on Friday (Pravda). The Kremlin continues to be ambiguous about its participation (Kyiv Post), while intense fighting persists along the frontline with 83 clashes reported since morning (Ukrinform).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Близько шести місяців тому президент анонсував призначення Нарімана Джеляла на цю посаду
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У склад делегації увійшли переважно помічники та заступники
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Ukraine and Russia will return to peace negotiations after more than three years of brutal warfare. Can they negotiate a lasting peace this time?
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22:27⇢Russia Sends Medinsky, Not Putin, To Istanbul Talks
⌨The newspapers report on new developments regarding the upcoming Turkey peace talks. Russia has announced its delegation, which will not include Putin but will be led by Vladimir Medinsky, along with the head of GRU and other officials (Liga.net, Pravda). Ukrainian diplomat Sybiga met with US Secretary of State Rubio in Antalya ahead of negotiations (Glavcom). Reports indicate that Trump will not attend the Istanbul talks (Ukrinform UA), while details of Zelensky's delegation have emerged (UNIAN). Analysis examines what has changed since the failed 2022 peace negotiations (Kyiv Post), while some coverage focuses on declining domestic support for Putin (Radio Svoboda).
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