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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 17.08.2025.
It displays 73 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.08.2025 ⇢ Alaska's Guarantees Claimed, Diplomatic Paths Engage
⌨Ukrainian media on August 17 focused intensely on the evolving diplomatic aftermath of the Trump-Putin summit. Morning reports detailed Putin's alleged unwillingness for peace and President Trump's immediate diplomatic overtures, including inviting European leaders to meet with President Zelensky and seeking a trilateral meeting. Initial accounts also outlined Putin's purported demands for Ukraine to cede eastern territories. As the day progressed, focus shifted to President Zelensky's active engagements, including meetings in Brussels discussing peace terms and military aid, and preparations for his upcoming meeting with Trump and EU leaders. A significant afternoon development reported a potential "breakthrough" from the Alaska talks, claiming Putin agreed to NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine and concessions on five regions. Concurrently, the 'Coalition of the Willing' affirmed readiness to deploy forces post-war, with Zelensky reiterating the principle against violent border changes. Late evening saw reports of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kharkiv.
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Україна та російсько-українська війна у тексті першої леді не згадуються
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04:50⇢Trump's Next Diplomatic Moves
⌨Ukrainian media continues to focus on the aftermath of the Trump-Putin summit, with new reports highlighting US President Trump's immediate diplomatic initiatives. Trump is now reportedly seeking to arrange a trilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin for next Friday (Ukrinform UA). Additionally, he has extended invitations to European leaders for a meeting with Zelensky (UNIAN). The discussions also touch on Trump's disposition after the recent talks, reportedly feeling tired and annoyed with Putin (Pravda).
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A correspondent’s on-the-spot impressions.
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Санкції введені проти фізичних осіб, а також російських та китайських компаній
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Kyiv Post
Putin’s proposals to Trump in Alaska would force Kyiv to abandon Donetsk and Luhansk in exchange for a Russian freeze on southern front lines and minor land returns in Kharkiv and Sumy.
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08:50⇢Putin's Peace Terms Revealed
⌨Ukrainian media continues its deep dive into the Trump-Putin summit's aftermath, now prominently detailing Putin's alleged peace proposals to Trump (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Pravda). These reports specify demands for Ukraine to cede eastern territories and abandon NATO aspirations, while Russia would return minor land pockets (Kyiv Post). Simultaneously, discussions preview Ukrainian President Zelensky's diplomatic challenges awaiting him in Washington (Radio Svoboda), alongside reports of new sanctions against AI drone manufacturers (Liga.net, UNIAN).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Liga.net
Не може бути жодних обмежень на ЗСУ або військову допомогу і співпрацю Києва з іншими країнами, зауважила фон дер Ляєн
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13:43⇢Zelensky's Diplomatic Path
⌨Ukrainian media reports extensively on President Zelensky's current diplomatic engagements, including meetings in Brussels where discussions centered on peace terms and making Ukraine a "steel porcupine" with unlimited military aid (Glavcom, Liga.net). Zelensky stated that negotiations could start from the current front line (Pravda) but expressed skepticism about Russia's willingness for a trilateral meeting (Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, Zelensky, EU leaders, and von der Leyen are slated to meet President Trump tomorrow (UNIAN), continuing the dialogue on peace following Putin's prior proposals (Kyiv Post).
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Kyiv Post
US envoy says Putin accepted Article 5-like protections for Ukraine and eased demands on five regions, marking a “major breakthrough” in Alaska talks with Trump.
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Керівник України вирушає до Вашингтону після близько 2,5 годин спілкування з Європою
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17:18⇢Alaska Talks: Breakthrough on Guarantees
⌨Ukrainian media reports a potential "major breakthrough" from the Alaska talks, with a US envoy claiming Putin agreed to NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine and concessions on five regions (Kyiv Post). This develops alongside President Zelensky's ongoing diplomatic engagements, including pre-Trump meeting discussions with partners (Liga.net). Zelensky emphasizes that any territorial discussions must account for the current line of contact and that all allies oppose violent border changes (Radio Svoboda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN, Pravda).
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Керівник України вирушає до Вашингтона після близько 2,5 годин спілкування з Європою
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The top US diplomat insists that a deal requires both sides to give something up, rejecting the idea of surrender and defending the White House decision not to impose new sanctions on Moscow.
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The top US diplomat insists that a deal requires both sides to give something up, rejecting the idea of surrender and defending the White House decision not to impose new sanctions on Moscow.
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Президент Франції пообіцяв "жорстку" дискусію з керівником Штатів 18 серпня
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Liga.net
Партнери готові допомогти із захистом повітряного та морського просторів України та з відновленням Збройних Сил держави
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21:03⇢Coalition's Post-War Deployment
⌨Ukrainian media is currently focused on the future post-war security landscape. Reports highlight the 'Coalition of the Willing' (also called 'Coalition of the Determined') confirming its readiness to deploy forces in Ukraine immediately following the cessation of hostilities (Liga.net, Pravda). President Zelensky also emphasizes that all members of this coalition agree that state borders must not be changed by force (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA), reinforcing a key principle for future stability. Meanwhile, a US diplomat outlines a challenging path to peace requiring mutual concessions (Kyiv Post).
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Ввечері 17 серпня окупанти завдали ударів по Україні – відомо про постраждалих у Харкові
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A damning report from the Senate minority claims that, after three years of pressure, the number of new sanctions and export controls “dropped to zero” in the first six months of new administration.
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