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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 17.05.2025.
It displays 66 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.05.2025 ⇢ Day Russia Kills Nine on Evacuation Bus
⌨A Russian Lancet drone struck an evacuation bus in Sumy region, killing nine civilians and wounding seven - a family among the victims. Zelensky and other officials called for increased international pressure and sanctions against Russia in response.
Following Istanbul talks, Trump announced he would call both Putin and Zelensky on Monday to discuss a potential May 19 ceasefire. Reports indicate Senator Rubio delivered a "decisive message" from Trump to Lavrov, with Trump threatening "crushing sanctions" should Russia undermine negotiations.
Military intelligence chief Budanov stated a massive "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange could happen next week, with SSU already beginning preparations. This represents the one concrete outcome from the Istanbul talks, where Russia had previously demanded territorial concessions for such an exchange.
The Kremlin indicated a possible Zelensky-Putin meeting, while Ukrainian forces reported destroying over 1,000 Russian tanks and 2,500 armored vehicles this year.
Following Istanbul talks, Trump announced he would call both Putin and Zelensky on Monday to discuss a potential May 19 ceasefire. Reports indicate Senator Rubio delivered a "decisive message" from Trump to Lavrov, with Trump threatening "crushing sanctions" should Russia undermine negotiations.
Military intelligence chief Budanov stated a massive "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange could happen next week, with SSU already beginning preparations. This represents the one concrete outcome from the Istanbul talks, where Russia had previously demanded territorial concessions for such an exchange.
The Kremlin indicated a possible Zelensky-Putin meeting, while Ukrainian forces reported destroying over 1,000 Russian tanks and 2,500 armored vehicles this year.
17.05.2025
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На місце терміново виїхали медики та рятувальники
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На місце терміново виїхали медики та рятувальники
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04:47⇢Russian Attack Kills Eight on Sumy Passenger Bus
⌨The newspapers report on a deadly Russian attack on a passenger bus in Sumy Oblast, with eight people killed and five wounded (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Media also continues coverage of Istanbul negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, with new focus on Trump's comments about the talks and a potential meeting with Putin (Glavcom, UNIAN). These developments follow yesterday's reporting on prisoner exchange possibilities and Russia's territorial demands during the Istanbul negotiations.
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Radio Svoboda
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Radio Svoboda
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Russian forces targeted a passenger bus in Ukraine’s Sumy region with a Lancet drone, killing nine people and injuring four.
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SBU drones hit a Russian ammunition depot near Perevalne in occupied Crimea, killing soldiers and causing massive explosions that forced closure of the Simferopol-Alushta highway.
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07:30⇢Russian Attack Kills Nine on Sumy Bus as SBU Strikes Crimean Ammo Depot
⌨The newspapers report on a Russian attack on a passenger bus in Sumy region that killed nine people and injured four (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, Liga.net). The SBU conducted a drone strike on a Russian ammunition depot in occupied Crimea, causing explosions and forcing the closure of a major highway (Kyiv Post). Heavy fighting continues with 145 combat engagements reported across the frontline, with the most intense battles in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). Media also covers Istanbul negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, with reports that Trump threatened "crushing" sanctions against Russia if they undermine talks (UNIAN, Radio Svoboda).
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Серед окупантів, які перебували на військовому складі, ймовірно, є загиблі
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Окупанти, за попередніми даними, вбили сім'ю з трьох людей
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Україна планує забрати всіх, кого зможе
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11:50⇢Massive Prisoner Exchange Set for Next Week
⌨The newspapers report on a potential major prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia expected next week. Ukrainian military intelligence chief Budanov announced an exchange of "1000 for 1000" prisoners may occur within days (Glavcom, Liga.net). The Kremlin indicated a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin (Pravda). Meanwhile, a Russian drone strike on a bus in Sumy region killed nine people with injuries rising to seven (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). Reports also suggest diplomatic efforts have failed to secure Russian concessions (UNIAN, Radio Svoboda).
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Ukraine’s intel chief Budanov said he hopes the “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner exchange with Russia will happen next week.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Україна закликала світ не дозволити Москві використати переговори як виправдання для продовження війни
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Україна закликала світ не дозволити Москві використати переговори як виправдання для продовження війни
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Президент США говоритиме з диктатором про припинення вогню і торгівлю, а потім поспілкується з Зеленським та партнерами
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Президент Штатів говоритиме з диктатором РФ про припинення вогню і торгівлю, а потім поспілкується з президентом України та партнерами
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16:36⇢Trump Announces Monday Calls to Putin and Zelensky on Ceasefire
⌨The newspapers report on three major developments. First, a massive "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia could happen next week, with Ukraine's intelligence chief Budanov confirming preparations are underway (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). Second, Trump has announced he will call both Putin and Zelensky on Monday to discuss a potential ceasefire starting May 19 (Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN). Third, reports indicate Senator Rubio delivered a "decisive message" from the US President to Lavrov (Glavcom). Ukrainian-owned property in Crimea continues to be seized (Radio Svoboda).
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Президент України вже у Римі
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Президент зазначив, що наступні санкції проти Москви мають охоплювати енергетику й тіньовий флот, щоб "схилити її робити реальні кроки до миру"
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Top US diplomat Marco Rubio discussed the current state of Ukraine-Russia talks and the path forward with key officials in the Holy See, including the Pope’s peace envoy for Ukraine.
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Прем'єрка Італії закликала не допустити розколу Заходу
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Прем'єрка Італії закликала не допустити розколу Заходу
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