“Neither de jure nor de facto” the Ukrainian president told his domestic press corp about ceding land, in a WhatsApp chat after meeting with Merz and speaking with Trump on the phone.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 16.12.2025.
It displays 52 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.12.2025
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In an interview with Kyiv Post, Ambassador Steven Pifer backs emerging security guarantees for Ukraine and warns against recognizing Russian land grabs.
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Історія підприємця, який двічі викорчовував свої виноградники під Черніговом для виготовлення вина світового рівня
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05:39⇢Zelenskyy Rejects Donbas Recognition
⌨Ukrainian media continues to focus on President Zelenskyy's stance on territorial integrity, specifically his refusal to recognize Donbas as Russian (LB.ua, Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA, Pravda). This comes as reports indicate that peace negotiations in Berlin are unlikely to lead to a swift conclusion to the conflict (UNIAN). Discussions also highlight the need for continued international pressure on Moscow (Kyiv Post).
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Radio Svoboda
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Speaking to reporters via WhatsApp Messenger aboard a plane leaving Germany, Zelensky said Ukrainian and US teams are finalizing documents that will shape the next stage of the talks.
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Radio Svoboda
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Вбивство Парубія: СБУ розшукала пістолет, підозрюваному додали статті за держзраду та вихваляння війни
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09:01⇢Zelenskyy Seeks New Peace Talks
⌨Ukrainian media prominently focuses on the ongoing peace talks and security guarantees, with President Zelenskyy indicating potential new US-Ukraine discussions this weekend (Kyiv Post, Pravda). The US has reportedly given Ukraine a tight deadline for a decision on security guarantees (UNIAN), while the meaning of Berlin agreements for Ukraine's future is also being discussed (TSN). Separately, the investigation into the Parubiy murder continues, with the weapon found (LB.ua, Ukrinform UA).
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Засновник A-Development про те, як війна скоротила київський ринок житла на 61%, чому девелопери змушені заморожувати проєкти і скільки коштує реставрація Житнього ринку
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Peskov said that Russia is focused on “achieving its goals” and “protecting its own interests,” which, he claimed, would guarantee lasting peace in Europe.
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Peskov said that Russia is focused on “achieving its goals” and “protecting its own interests,” which, he claimed, would guarantee lasting peace in Europe.
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As Moscow’s deputy foreign minister signals readiness for an agreement, sharp divisions between Kyiv and Moscow remain over land, security guarantees and Western troops.
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12:29⇢Russia's Peace Demands
⌨Ukrainian media continues to focus on peace talk developments, with Russia signaling readiness for an agreement while demanding territory and rejecting NATO presence (Kyiv Post, Pravda). President Zelenskyy spoke in the Dutch parliament, explaining Putin's strategy and reporting monthly Russian military losses (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, the US reportedly promised 'platinum' security guarantees, with a crucial detail (UNIAN).
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Засновник A-Development про те, як війна скоротила київський ринок житла на 61%, чому девелопери змушені заморожувати проєкти і скільки коштує реставрація Житнього ринку
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Президент розповів про чисельність ворога в Україні та скільки з них гине щодня
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A fresh Kremlin narrative that a Ukrainian underwater kamikaze boat attack targeting Russian missile submarine tied up in a naval port caused no damage doesn’t much hold water, evidence shows.
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