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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 16.05.2025.
It displays 94 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.05.2025 ⇢ Day Russia Demands Five Oblasts for Prisoner Exchange
⌨The first direct Russia-Ukraine talks in years commenced in Istanbul, with Ukraine losing an F-16 fighter jet overnight (though the pilot safely ejected after downing three Russian targets). Morning negotiations began with "grim" US representatives joining Ukrainian and Turkish delegations before Russia's representatives arrived. By early afternoon, news emerged that Russia had presented "unrealistic" and "unacceptable" demands, reportedly including Ukraine ceding five oblasts. Despite this impasse, Defense Minister Umerov announced a significant breakthrough – an agreement on a "1,000 for 1,000" prisoner exchange. Following the talks, Zelensky and European leaders including Macron, Merz, Starmer and Tusk collectively called Trump.
Ukrainian officials maintained Russia's territorial demands were non-starters, with Umerov suggesting a Zelensky-Putin meeting should be the next step in negotiations. Evening analysis characterized the day as achieving only the prisoner exchange while failing to approach a ceasefire agreement.
Ukrainian officials maintained Russia's territorial demands were non-starters, with Umerov suggesting a Zelensky-Putin meeting should be the next step in negotiations. Evening analysis characterized the day as achieving only the prisoner exchange while failing to approach a ceasefire agreement.
16.05.2025
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У другому півріччі 2025 року дохідність гривневих депозитів може впасти разом з інфляцією
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05:00⇢EU Sanctions Package Looms As Ukraine Loses F-16
⌨The newspapers report on diplomatic developments regarding sanctions against Russia, with the EU potentially approving a new package on May 20 according to Mertz (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Military news includes Ukraine's loss of an F-16 fighter jet during a nighttime Russian attack (UNIAN). Other coverage examines decisive elections and Russian hybrid provocations in Romania (Glavcom), investment advice for Ukrainian deposits amid expected falling inflation (Liga.net), and a personal account from an Azovstal defender about imprisonment, experiences on the front lines, and cultural figures (Hromadske).
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A Ukrainian F-16 pilot downed three air targets before ejecting during a mission to repel a Russian attack. He was rescued and is in stable condition.
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На борту літака виникла нештатна ситуація. Призначено комісію, яка розслідує інцидент
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A Ukrainian F-16 pilot downed three air targets before ejecting during a mission to repel a Russian attack. He was rescued and is in stable condition.
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Ukrinform
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Щонайменше три десятки контрактів на постачання зброї в Україну з 2022 року виявилися провальними
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07:33⇢F-16 Lost After Downing Three Russian Targets
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's loss of an F-16 fighter jet, though the pilot ejected safely after downing three Russian targets (Kyiv Post). Istanbul peace talks appear stalled, with Turkey releasing a schedule of meetings with US, Russian and Ukrainian delegations (Ukrinform UA), as Europe considers tightening sanctions on Putin following failed negotiations (UNIAN). Other coverage includes alleged Russian recruitment of women worldwide for drone production (Glavcom), a Financial Times investigation revealing Ukraine lost $770 million in failed weapons procurement deals (Liga.net), and a Russian attack on utility workers in Kupyansk leaving one dead and four injured (Pravda).
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На зустрічі присутні Рубіо, Єрмак, Сибіга, Фідан та інші
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На зустрічі присутні Рубіо, Єрмак, Сибіга, Фідан та інші
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На зустрічі присутні Рубіо, Єрмак, Сибіга, Фідан та інші
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Friday morning Kyiv’s air defense responded to a Russian Shahed drone attack; debris hit a heating facility in Sviatoshynskyi district, damaging cars and windows, with a fire reported.
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На зустрічі були присутні Рубіо, Єрмак, Сибіга, Фідан та інші
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Чи зможе Путін перетворити Росію на Китай, чому образ поляка-католика грає на користь Кремля та що для України змінять вибори у Польщі
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10:10⇢Istanbul Talks Conclude As Russian Drones Hit Ukrainian Cities
⌨The newspapers report on the conclusion of trilateral negotiations between Ukrainian, US, and Turkish delegations in Istanbul (Glavcom, UNIAN). Overnight Russian Shahed drone attacks damaged a Kyiv heating plant and homes in Odesa, with debris causing fires in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district (Kyiv Post). Other coverage includes Trump's comments about potential meetings with Putin (Pravda), an interview with Adam Michnik discussing "Putinization without Putin" and Polish elections (Liga.net), and Ukraine receiving the bodies of 909 fallen defenders (Ukrinform UA).
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US Secretary of State Rubio urged an immediate ceasefire in Istanbul talks with Turkish and Ukrainian officials.
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The talks, originally scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m., have now started, with Ukraine’s defense minister leading the delegation opposite a team headed by a hardline Kremlin representative.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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За словами президента США, буде "цікаво", якщо питання зустрічі з Путіним не вдасться розв'язати
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Ukrainian sources said Moscow raised demands that are deemed non-starters, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Ukrainian territories.
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Співрозмовник серед українських дипломатів у коментарі медіа назвав умови РФ "нереалістичними"
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13:18⇢Russia's "Unrealistic Demands" Derail Istanbul Talks
⌨The newspapers report on the Istanbul talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations that began and concluded today (Pravda, Ukrinform, Liga.net, UNIAN). Multiple sources indicate Russia presented what Ukrainian officials described as "unrealistic" and "unacceptable" demands during the negotiations (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Liga.net). According to Sky News, cited by several outlets, Ukrainian diplomatic sources called Russia's conditions non-starters, with Kyiv Post specifically noting these included demands for Ukrainian troop withdrawal from Ukrainian territories (Kyiv Post).
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Співрозмовник серед українських дипломатів у коментарі медіа назвав умови РФ "нереалістичними"
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Ukrainska Pravda
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У п'ятницю, 16 травня, відбулися переговори делегацій України та Росії у Стамбулі
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Liga.net
У п'ятницю, 16 травня, відбулися переговори делегацій України та Росії у Стамбулі
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Ukraine and Russia agreed on a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner exchange during Istanbul peace talks, with the swap expected to take place in the coming days.
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Kyiv Post
Ukraine and Russia agreed on a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner exchange during Istanbul peace talks, with the swap expected to take place in the coming days.
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Останні оновлення про візит української делегації.
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14:31⇢Massive Prisoner Exchange Agreed in Istanbul Talks
⌨The newspapers report on the first direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in years, held in Istanbul today (Kyiv Post, LB.ua, Liga.net, Pravda). A significant outcome appears to be an agreement on a major prisoner exchange, with Defense Minister Umerov confirming arrangements for a "1,000 for 1,000" POW swap in the coming days (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, world leaders including Zelensky, Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk reportedly called Trump following the negotiations (Liga.net), though some sources indicate the talks have been suspended (Pravda).
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Хакан Фідан заявив, що представники України та РФ домовилися зустрітися знову
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The parties have agreed on a major prisoner exchange but failed to agree on a ceasefire – the very reason the meeting was called.
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The parties have agreed on a major prisoner exchange but failed to agree on a ceasefire – the very reason the meeting was called.
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Міністр оборони нагадав, що президент України очікував обговорень на високому рівні
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Речник МЗС зауважив, що "українська делегація чудово впоралася, спокійно"
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The former US ambassador to Ukraine accused Trump of blaming the ‘victim’ – Ukraine – instead of the aggressor – Russia. She characterized the administration’s current negotiations as “appeasement.”
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18:33⇢Russia Demands Five Ukrainian Oblasts at Istanbul Talks
⌨The newspapers report on the Istanbul negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Multiple Ukrainian sources confirm Russia made "unacceptable demands" during the talks, including territorial concessions of "five oblasts" (Glavcom, Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform, UNIAN). A former US Ambassador to Ukraine resigned over Trump's foreign policy, accusing the administration of "appeasement" and blaming the victim rather than the aggressor (Kyiv Post). Ukrainian diplomats reportedly handled Russia's unreasonable demands calmly according to the Foreign Ministry spokesperson (Liga.net).
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Голова МЗС зауважив, що Путіну не вдалося представити нову зустріч у Стамбулі як продовження перемовин 2022 року, головним чином завдяки Трампу
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Liga.net
У Європі назвали "день X" щодо санкцій, Трамп поспілкувався із Зеленським та європейцями – і говоритиме з росіянами
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