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16.01.2025

Britain's Century Promise Under Missiles

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 16.01.2025.

It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.01.2025Britain's Century Promise Under Missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unannounced visit to Kyiv culminated in a historic 100-year partnership agreement, while Russian drones attacked the capital during the signing ceremony. The agreement includes provisions for joint naval flotillas and annual military aid, with Britain committing to provide 150 artillery pieces and new air defense systems, including 15 Gravehawk units.

Ukrainian forces struck the Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region, continuing the pattern of deep strikes following the previous day's 200-drone operation. NATO deployed Norwegian F-35s in Poland during the attacks, marking the alliance's first such response.

Reports emerged of Trump's team preparing dual approaches to Russian sanctions for forcing peace negotiations, while Zelenskyy discussed potential peace talks and suggested Trump could pressure Russia. Slovak PM Fico announced imminent meetings with Zelenskyy, while Britain expressed readiness to participate in future peacekeeping missions.
16.01.2025

03:45Budget Chief's Ukraine Hesitation

The newspapers report on changing dynamics in US support, with the future budget chief refusing to commit to Ukraine funding (UNIAN), while Biden mentions Ukraine and NATO strengthening in his farewell speech (Novoe Vremya). On the battlefield, Russian forces occupy Neskuchne, tightening their grip around Velyka Novosilka (Pravda), while Azov forces capture 23 Russian soldiers (TSN). Former Fox News anchor Hegseth faces criticism for downplaying Russia's Crimea invasion (Kyiv Post).
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06:25Starmer's Secret Kyiv Trip

The newspapers report on three main developments: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unannounced visit to Ukraine (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN), Biden's farewell speech mentioning Ukraine before Trump's inauguration (Liga.net), and military updates including the posthumous Hero of Ukraine award to a soldier who downed 16 Russian drones and a helicopter (Hromadske). The heaviest fighting is reported in the Pokrovsk direction (LB.ua).
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08:41Starmer's Century Deal

The newspapers report on two main developments: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unannounced visit to Ukraine (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform, UNIAN), where Commander Zaluzhnyi arrived to meet him (Glavcom). Zaluzhnyi confirmed plans for a century-long Ukraine-UK agreement (LB.ua). Simultaneously, extensive drone attacks targeted four Russian regions (Liga.net), while Russian drone debris damaged energy infrastructure in Poltava region (Pravda).
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Andrii Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, welcomed the latest round of sanctions out of the White House as US President Joe Biden prepares to hand over power to Donald Trump.
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10:41Shahed Over Kyiv, Bribes Under Desk

The newspapers report on a Shahed drone attack in central Kyiv (Novoe Vremya), while Parliament reinstates penalties for delayed weapons deliveries (LB.ua). A corruption scandal emerges involving a territorial defense brigade commander who allegedly secured almost 1 million hryvnias in combat pay for his wife (Liga.net). Biden's final sanctions list gains attention (Kyiv Post), while analysts discuss potential Chinese acceptance of North Korean troops supporting Russia (UNIAN).
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Шахедна атака / У центрі Києва пролунали вибухи під час зустрічі Стармера і Зеленського у Маріїнському палаці, працювала ППО

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12:43Flames Over Voronezh Oil

The newspapers report on two main developments: Ukraine's confirmed strike on the Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region, with at least three drones hitting their target and causing ongoing fires (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). Meanwhile, Zelenskyy meets with British leaders, including commemorating fallen defenders with the UK's Prime Minister in Kyiv (Glavcom, Ukrinform), and discusses potential war resolution scenarios, including Trump's possible influence on Russia (Pravda).
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Україна і Британія підписали історичну угоду про 100-річне партнерство

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Зміцнення оборони та подальша підтримка / Оприлюднено повний текст угоди про 100-річне партнерство між Україною та Британією

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14:49Britain's Century Promise

The newspapers report on two major developments: Ukraine and Britain signing a historic 100-year partnership agreement during Keir Starmer's visit (LB.ua, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform, UNIAN), and Russia's use of nuclear-capable Kh-55SM missiles as decoys in its latest infrastructure attacks (Kyiv Post). Trump's team is reportedly preparing two approaches to Russian oil sanctions to force peace negotiations (Liga.net, Bloomberg).
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Солодка парочка реваншистів / Чи зможуть Юлія Тимошенко і Юрій Бойко руками суддів залишити країну без міжнародної допомоги — аналіз NV

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17:37Fico's Peace Push

The newspapers report on two major developments: Prime Minister Fico of Slovakia coordinates a meeting with Zelenskyy (Glavcom, Pravda), while Trump's team prepares extensive sanctions strategy to force Russia into peace talks (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). NATO deployed Norwegian F-35s in Poland during recent Russian mass attacks (Liga.net), as fierce fighting continues on six fronts, particularly around Pokrovsk (Ukrinform). Zelenskyy showcases Ukrainian drones to Starmer, emphasizing record production goals (Ukrinform UA).
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Солодка парочка реваншистів / Чи зможуть Юлія Тимошенко і Юрій Бойко руками суддів залишити країну без міжнародної допомоги — аналіз NV

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21:37Britain's Peacekeepers Promise

The newspapers report on two major developments: A historic 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and Britain is signed during Keir Starmer's visit (Liga.net, TSN, UNIAN), with Starmer announcing Britain's readiness to participate in future peacekeeping missions. The Netherlands Foreign Minister announces €27 million in aid during Kyiv visit (Pravda). An analysis discusses attempts by Tymoshenko and Boyko to potentially block international aid through judicial means (Novoe Vremya).
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