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17.04.2025

Day Dnipro Attack and Chinese Weapons Claim Overshadowed Paris Talks

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 17.04.2025.

It displays 93 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.04.2025Day Dnipro Attack and Chinese Weapons Claim Overshadowed Paris Talks
Russian forces conducted a massive drone attack on Dnipro overnight, killing three people including a child and wounding approximately 30 others. President Zelensky warned intelligence indicates Russia is planning additional strikes before and after Easter.

In a significant diplomatic development, Ukrainian officials including Yermak traveled to Paris for meetings with representatives of the "coalition of the willing" and Trump representatives Rubio and Witkoff. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces liberated around 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk according to Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi.

Zelensky made the explosive claim that China is supplying artillery, gunpowder, and weapons manufacturing assistance to Russia, providing evidence for allegations that have circulated for months. Trump announced he expects Putin's response to ceasefire proposals by week's end, continuing the diplomatic trajectory established in previous days.

Ukraine and the US signed a memorandum of understanding regarding an economic partnership focused on rare earth minerals.
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06:24Fatal Drone Strike on Dnipro Claims Three Lives

The newspapers report on a massive Russian drone attack on Dnipro, with multiple sources confirming three deaths, including a child, and approximately 30 people wounded (Novoe Vremya, Pravda). Deputy Mayor of Kyiv Volodymyr Prokopiv has been served with a notice of suspicion (Glavcom). In diplomatic news, French President Macron is meeting with Trump representatives Rubio and Witkoff amid US-Europe tensions, with Trump aides reportedly "fed up" with Europe's efforts in Ukraine (Kyiv Post). There's also coverage of the privatization of Ukrbud's 88 properties across Ukraine (Liga.net) and CNN's analysis of Ukraine's press conference featuring Chinese POWs (UNIAN).
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09:58Ukraine's Revenge Strike on Russian Missile Brigade

The newspapers report on a massive Russian attack on Dnipro, which President Zelensky described as a "difficult night" (Glavcom). Ukrainian defense forces repelled a large Russian assault, destroying 29 pieces of armor (Pravda), amid 125 clashes along the front lines (Ukrinform). Ukraine's military intelligence reportedly struck the Russian 112th missile brigade twice in retaliation for the Palm Sunday attack on Sumy (Novoe Vremya). On the diplomatic front, Trump officials Rubio and others arrived in Paris to discuss a "coalition of the willing" with French and UK counterparts (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, the euro's exchange rate continues to rise in Ukraine, potentially reaching 48.5 hryvnia by May (Liga.net).
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13:16Ukraine Liberates Territory Near Pokrovsk

The newspapers report on military developments and planned Russian attacks. President Zelensky warned Russia is preparing Easter holiday strikes (Glavcom). Ukrainian forces conducted a rare follow-up drone strike against a Russian missile base in retaliation for a cluster munition attack (Kyiv Post). Defense forces liberated about 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, according to Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi (Liga.net, Ukrinform, UNIAN). In domestic news, Suspilne TV executive producer Yuriy Makarov was attacked in Kyiv and is in serious condition (Novoe Vremya).
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Radio Svoboda

"Потерявшиеся батальоны". Добровольцы из Чувашии на войне в Украине

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15:51Ukraine Warns of Russian Easter Strikes

The newspapers report on Ukraine's assessment of Russian military actions and diplomatic developments. President Zelensky warns Russia is preparing new strikes before and after Easter (Novoe Vremya) and claims China is supplying weapons to Russia (Ukrinform). Ukrainian officials analyze whether Russian attacks have decreased during the supposed "truce" (Glavcom). Meanwhile, Defense Forces liberated about 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk (Pravda), and Ukraine may sign a memorandum with the US on mineral resources (UNIAN). Articles also discuss changing American attitudes toward Russia (LB.ua) and analyze the "dark side" of Trump's diplomacy regarding Ukraine (Liga.net).
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Radio Svoboda

"Чтобы другие боялись". Что прокуратура ищет в книжных магазинах

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has information that China has been “engaged in the production of some weapons on the territory of Russia.”
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18:42Trump Awaits Putin's Ceasefire Response

The newspapers report on President Zelensky's claim that China is supplying weapons to Russia and helping produce arms on Russian territory (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Multiple sources cover Trump's announcement that he expects Putin's response regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine this week (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). Additionally, Ukrainian media reports on a Russian attempted offensive on the Pokrovsk front (Ukrinform) and that Trump plans to sign a minerals agreement with Ukraine (UNIAN). A domestic story involves SBU (Security Service) actions against a Poroshenko ally (Glavcom).
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Radio Svoboda

"Степень бесправия". Активистка Шевченко – об этносах и войне

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23:48US-Ukraine Sign Memorandum on Natural Resources Deal

The newspapers report on Ukraine and the US signing a Memorandum of Intent on natural resources partnership (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). This agreement is described as "very beneficial for both countries" with First Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko calling it "an effective tool for attracting investments" for Ukraine's reconstruction (Kyiv Post). A final agreement is expected next week, followed by ratification by both parliaments (Liga.net). Meanwhile, a Russian strike on Mykolaiv caused a large fire (Glavcom), and Trump expects Russia's response regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of the week (Pravda).