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18.02.2025

18.02.2025Day of Saudi's Empty Box

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.02.2025.

It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.02.2025Day of Saudi's Empty Box
US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia dominated media coverage, with both sides deliberately excluding Ukraine despite Saudi objections. The 4.5-hour meeting yielded minimal concrete outcomes beyond agreement to restore embassy staffing and establish working groups. Zelenskyy postponed his Saudi visit in response.

European leaders struggled to maintain relevance, with Rheinmetall's chief noting Europe's relegation to the "children's table." Reports emerged of a new €6 billion EU military aid package, while France announced a second emergency meeting on Ukraine's security.

Combat intensity increased, with Russia deploying larger assault groups and more armored vehicles. The General Staff confirmed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, including the Ilsky refinery. Trump expressed "disappointment" with Ukraine's refusal to negotiate, while US intelligence assessed Putin remains uninterested in genuine peace talks.
18.02.2025
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06:52
NV

«Економічна колонізація» / США хотіли контролювати ресурси України від портів до мінералів і нафти — The Telegraph із посиланням документ

06:52

06:54NATO Steps Up While Russia Demands More

The newspapers report on NATO's security guarantees for Ukraine, with Secretary General announcing Europe's readiness to lead security arrangements (Glavcom, Liga.net). Multiple sources cover US-Russia talks, with concerns about Ukraine's exclusion from negotiations (Kyiv Post, Pravda). The Telegraph's claims about US attempts to control Ukrainian resources are being discussed (Novoe Vremya), while Russia demands new territorial concessions according to ISW analysis (Pravda).
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08:57Saudi Talks Begin While Kyiv Watches

The newspapers report extensively on the start of US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Radio Svoboda, UNIAN). The State Department spokesperson emphasizes these aren't negotiations about Ukraine, while Kyiv Post publishes critical opinion of Trump's approach to Ukraine. Combat updates indicate 139 clashes, with Pokrovsk sector remaining the most active (Ukrinform).
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11:10
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Угода зі США про рідкісноземельні метали / Зеленський міг припуститися стратегічної помилки, не вказавши свою ціну або детальні умови — FT

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12:00Saudi Talks Roll While Europe Shrinks

The newspapers report on US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, with multiple sources discussing their progression (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, TSN). European figures express readiness to increase defense spending (UNIAN), while Rheinmetall's chief criticizes Europe's diminished role in negotiations (Liga.net). Ukraine's General Staff confirms strikes on Russian oil facilities (Ukrinform UA), and debates emerge about the feasibility of October 2025 elections (LB.ua).
12:37
12:37
12:37
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«Повернення до Ялти-2» / Про що команди Трампа і Путіна домовляться в Саудівській Аравії і чим це обернеться для України — Перепелиця

12:37
12:37
Radio Svoboda

"Плен. Грозный": что известно об украинских военных в Чечне

12:37
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13:23Saudi Talk Box Empty

The newspapers report extensively on US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, which lasted 4.5 hours (Pravda, Radio Svoboda). While Russian aide Ushakov describes them as "good talks," no concrete outcomes emerged (Kyiv Post, UNIAN). Multiple sources indicate preparations for a potential Putin-Trump meeting (TSN, Pravda). Meanwhile, Russia intensifies its front-line activities, increasing assault group sizes to 5-7 personnel and deploying more armored vehicles (Liga.net).
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16:13
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Про Україну без України / Що відомо після перших переговорів США з РФ у Саудівській Аравії - головні заяви

16:13
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16:48Turkey Steps Forward While Ukraine Steps Back

The newspapers report extensively on a meeting between Zelenskyy and Erdogan, with Turkey positioning itself as an ideal mediator for future Ukraine-Russia talks (Novoe Vremya, Glavcom). The US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia continue to dominate coverage, with Zelenskyy postponing his Saudi visit in response (Pravda). Senator Rubio's statement about possible sanctions relief for Russia (TSN) and Zelenskyy's firm stance against Russian ultimatums (Liga.net) reflect growing tension around negotiations happening without Ukraine's direct participation.
17:50
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20:54
Radio Svoboda

"Обвинялся в убийстве вождей". Репрессии против создателя "Столбов"

20:54

20:58EU's Six Billion Promise

The newspapers report on a new €6 billion EU military aid package for Ukraine, including 1.5 million artillery shells and air defense systems (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). France is organizing an urgent meeting with other EU leaders regarding Ukraine's security (Novoe Vremya), while Macron clarifies France won't send ground troops (UNIAN). Americans protest Trump's Ukraine policies on President's Day (Kyiv Post).
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22:03
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Про Україну без України / Що відомо після перших переговорів США з РФ у Саудівській Аравії, які тривали 4,5 години — головні заяви

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