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15.12.2025

The Day Ukraine Signaled Flexibility in Berlin Peace Talks

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 15.12.2025.

It displays 85 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.12.2025The Day Ukraine Signaled Flexibility in Berlin Peace Talks
The day's narrative centered on ongoing peace negotiations in Berlin, with US envoy Witkoff reporting "significant progress" after talks with Zelenskyy, indicating Ukraine's flexibility on concessions. This followed Zelenskyy's earlier rejection of proposals for unilateral withdrawal from Donbas, a stance echoed by a significant portion of Ukrainians opposed to such concessions.

Later in the day, US officials confirmed "real progress" in the peace talks, emphasizing security guarantees as a core element, with the White House signaling readiness for Senate approval of "platinum standard" guarantees. Concurrently, Ukrainian media prominently reported on the SBU's successful drone strike on a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk, marking a notable operational achievement.
15.12.2025
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04:04

04:44 (02:44)Berlin Peace Talks Progress

Ukrainian media continues to prominently feature ongoing peace negotiations in Berlin between Ukraine and the US, with reports of "significant progress" from Trump's envoy, Witkoff (Pravda, Glavcom, UNIAN, TSN, Ukrinform UA, Liga.net, LB.ua, Kyiv Post). Discussions, which included Kushner, lasted over five hours and are set to continue, with Ukraine signaling flexibility on concessions (Kyiv Post). Concurrently, frontline clashes persist (Ukrinform).
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09:32

10:54 (08:54)Berlin Peace Talks Advance

Ukrainian media prominently features ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine and the US, with reports of "significant progress" (Ukrinform UA, Kyiv Post, LB.ua). Discussions are set to continue, with Ukraine signaling flexibility on concessions, though a significant portion of Ukrainians remain opposed to peace plans involving troop withdrawal from Donbas (Pravda, Kyiv Post). Concurrently, frontline clashes persist (Glavcom, Ukrinform, Radio Svoboda).
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14:59 (12:59)Zelenskyy's Diplomatic Engagements Continue

Ukrainian media continues to highlight President Zelenskyy's diplomatic engagements, specifically his meeting with German President Steinmeier (Glavcom) and his refusal to discuss a unilateral withdrawal from Donbas (UNIAN). Public opinion polls indicate a majority of Ukrainians prefer elections to be postponed until after the war concludes (Kyiv Post). Discussions also emerge regarding a new strategic reality (Ukrinform UA) and the ongoing presence of Russian forces in Kupiansk (Pravda).
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17:52 (15:52)Submarine Hit by SBU Drones

Ukrainian media prominently reports on Ukrainian security services (SBU) successfully targeting and destroying a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk with drones for the first time in history (Pravda, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA, LB.ua). This operational success coincides with President Zelenskyy's diplomatic visit to the Netherlands and ongoing crucial talks in Berlin concerning a potential Trump-led peace initiative (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Liga.net).
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21:45 (19:45)Ukraine Peace Talks Progress

Ukrainian media prominently reports on US officials confirming "real progress" in Ukraine peace talks, with security guarantees as a central element (Kyiv Post, TSN, Ukrinform UA). The White House signals readiness for Senate approval of proposed "platinum standard" guarantees. President Zelenskyy also addresses whether the US demands Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donetsk region (UNIAN).
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