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16.07.2025

Cabinet Remade, Cities Attacked

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 16.07.2025.

It displays 72 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.07.2025Cabinet Remade, Cities Attacked
Ukrainian media on July 16 primarily focused on significant domestic political changes. Following anticipation from the previous day, the Rada dismissed Prime Minister Shmyhal and his government in the early afternoon. Subsequently, a new cabinet was announced, with President Zelensky proposing Shmyhal for the key role of Minister of Defense. Concurrently, intense Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure continued, with initial reports detailing an early morning attack on Vinnytsia causing escalating casualties. Later in the day, a major FAB-500 aerial bomb strike devastated Dobropillya, leading to fatalities and a growing number of injured. Throughout the day, discussions persisted regarding US influence, including President Zelensky’s view that Russia fears America, linking it to a reduction in shelling, contrasting with analyses questioning Trump’s rhetoric.
16.07.2025
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00:55Trump's Missile Calculus

Ukrainian media continues to report on President Trump's evolving stance regarding the conflict. He has stated opposition to Ukraine striking Moscow (Pravda) but also made statements concerning long-range JASSM missiles for Ukraine (UNIAN). Further US developments include a new sanctions package against Russia gaining support in Congress (Glavcom) and Trump's UN pick outlining US policy (Kyiv Post). Domestically, discussions are underway about a potential change in the Ministry of Defense leadership (Liga.net).
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06:17Combat Fronts Active

Ukrainian media is currently reporting on the ongoing military situation, prominently featuring a Russian strike on civilian infrastructure in Vinnytsia, resulting in casualties (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Intense combat continues on the front lines, with numerous clashes reported (Ukrinform, Glavcom). Concurrently, President Trump states Patriot missiles are being shipped, connecting this to his 50-day deal deadline (Kyiv Post), while explanations surface regarding limitations on Ukraine's use of Tomahawk missiles (UNIAN).
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Radio Svoboda

"Нормальная жизнь" росгвардейца Бурмая. В розыске ФСБ

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10:52Strikes Persist, Diplomacy Eyes Africa

Ukrainian media continues to report on active conflict, highlighting a Russian missile strike on Vinnytsia's civilian and energy infrastructure, causing casualties (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Intense frontline combat persists across sectors (Ukrinform). Concurrently, President Zelensky expresses confidence that Russia fears the United States (UNIAN), while Ukraine also explores avenues to enhance its diplomatic and economic presence on the African continent (Liga.net). Reports also detail new Russian mercenary recruitment schemes (Radio Svoboda).
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15:09
Radio Svoboda

Трава зеленее у президента в саду. В Татарстане потратят 186,5 млн на госдачи

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While the Kremlin calls for more peace talks, Kyiv has supported the West’s ceasefire plan for months – one Moscow keeps rejecting, much to Washington’s frustration.
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16:02Government Dissolved, US Influence Scrutinized

Ukrainian media reports a major domestic political development with the Rada dismissing Prime Minister Shmyhal and his entire government (Ukrinform UA). Simultaneously, discussions continue regarding US influence, with President Zelensky suggesting Putin fears America and linking the arrival of Keith Kellogg to a reduction in shelling (Pravda). However, some analyses question Trump's rhetoric as mere imitation of support (UNIAN), while the Kremlin continues to call for pressuring Ukraine into peace talks (Kyiv Post). Ongoing frontline clashes persist (Ukrinform).
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17:54Cabinet Reshuffled

Ukrainian media reports extensively on domestic political developments following the resignation of Prime Minister Shmyhal's government (LB.ua). A new government has been announced (Glavcom), with President Zelensky proposing Shmyhal for the role of Minister of Defense (UNIAN). Concurrently, major Russian strikes, including a FAB-500 attack on Dobropillya, have resulted in fatalities and numerous injuries (Pravda, Ukrinform UA), while intense frontline combat continues (Ukrinform).
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