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18.04.2025

18.04.2025Day Kremlin Ended Energy Truce As US Drafted Peace Terms

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.04.2025.

It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.04.2025Day Kremlin Ended Energy Truce As US Drafted Peace Terms
Russia struck Kharkiv with cluster munitions from ballistic missiles, killing one and injuring over 100 civilians including children. The attack came hours after the Kremlin announced the end of its month-long "energy truce."

Bloomberg revealed US peace proposals that would freeze the conflict, allow Russia to maintain control of occupied territories, and ease sanctions in exchange for a lasting ceasefire. This comes as Senator Rubio warned that the US is "ready to move on" if peace talks don't progress within days, stating "it's not our war."

Trump claimed to see "enthusiasm" from both Russia and Ukraine for negotiations but refused to confirm continued military aid if talks fail. Meanwhile, Zelensky signed laws extending martial law and mobilization, and appealed to partners following the Kharkiv strike, calling those who conduct such attacks "outright scum."

Reports emerged of a prisoner exchange planned for Saturday involving nearly 500 POWs.
18.04.2025
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04:28Ballistic Strike on Kharkiv Leaves Dozens Wounded

The newspapers report on a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kharkiv, causing one death and injuring over 54 people, including a child (Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). In economic news, Ukraine and the US signed a memorandum on economic partnership regarding natural resources, which First Deputy PM Svyrydenko describes as an effective investment tool for reconstruction (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform). Other domestic news includes farmers from Kirovohrad region purchasing an abandoned children's hospital in central Kyiv after 30 years of neglect (Liga.net), and concerns about the russification of Ukrainians in Finland (Glavcom).
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06:36Kharkiv Bloodbath: Russian Cluster Munitions Kill and Maim Dozens

The newspapers report on a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kharkiv that has left one person dead and over 60 injured, including children (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). The attack reportedly involved cluster munitions and hit a high-rise residential building (Kyiv Post, Pravda). Nearly simultaneously, explosions were reported in Dnipro, where a missile damaged a fitness center, hotel, and office building (Kyiv Post). Radio Svoboda discusses Kremlin's questionable allies, noting "we should thank Hamas."
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Україна досягла прогресу в перегляді деяких найбільш спірних вимог США в угоді про ресурси — FT

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07:52Cluster Munitions Rain Down on Kharkiv

The newspapers report on a devastating Russian missile strike on Kharkiv using cluster munitions, killing one person and wounding over 70 (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Nearly simultaneously, Russia struck Dnipro, damaging a fitness center, hotel and ATB office (Kyiv Post, Liga.net). Meanwhile, the government published the full text of a memorandum on natural resources signed with the US (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya). Military updates include 140 combat clashes recorded across the front in the past day, with 64 in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).
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«У США є інші пріоритети» / Мирні переговори по Україні можуть зупинити, якщо прогресу не буде протягом кількох днів — Рубіо

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10:18Rubio Threatens US Withdrawal From Ukraine Peace Talks

The newspapers report on US Senator Rubio's warning that the US is "ready to move on" if peace talks between Ukraine and Russia don't progress quickly (Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya, Pravda). Bloomberg reports that the US aims to achieve a ceasefire within weeks, as discussed during meetings in Paris (Liga.net). Domestically, President Zelensky has signed laws extending martial law and mobilization (UNIAN), while his party seeks to limit mayors to two terms, potentially affecting long-serving mayors like Klitschko (LB.ua). The Russian strike on Kharkiv has now injured 98 people with one fatality (Ukrinform UA).
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Radio Svoboda

"На кону жизни многих". В РФ перестали закупать лекарства для онкобольных

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13:20Rubio Declares Ukraine "Not Our War" As US Threatens Withdrawal

The newspapers report on Senator Rubio's warning that the US is "ready to move on" if peace in Ukraine doesn't make progress within days, stating "it's not our war" (Kyiv Post). Ukraine has imposed new sanctions against Russian factories, actors, and athletes (Liga.net), while the Kremlin announced the end of the "energy truce" month (Novoe Vremya). The Cabinet dismissed Gavrilyuk from his position as First Deputy Minister of Defense (Glavcom), and Vitkoff controversially suggested Ukraine could "care less" about some Russian-speaking regions (Pravda). Meanwhile, US Senator Vance claims "interesting developments" have given hope for war termination (UNIAN).
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Переговори між Вашингтоном і Москвою щодо України зайшли в глухий кут, Рубіо попередив про наміри США — Politico

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«Фактичне заморожування війни» / США представили союзникам пропозиції щодо мирної угоди між Україною та РФ — Bloomberg

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16:11US Peace Plan Proposes Freezing War and Easing Sanctions

The newspapers report on a potential US peace plan for Ukraine that would include freezing the war, easing sanctions against Russia, and allowing Moscow to maintain control of occupied territories (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, UNIAN, Bloomberg). NATO membership aspirations for Kyiv would be taken off the table, according to sources. President Zelensky has appealed to partners following Russian strikes on Kharkiv (Glavcom). US Senator Rubio stated Ukraine is "not our war" and suggested the US would "move on" if peace talks stall (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, fighting continues with 65 clashes reported across the front (Ukrinform UA).
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19:37Trump Threatens US Withdrawal From Peace Negotiations

The newspapers report on Trump's position that the US will exit Ukraine peace negotiations if either party "complicates" the process (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). Former Biden aide Michael Carpenter pushes back against Trump's claim that the war was avoidable but admits earlier aid would have helped Ukraine (Kyiv Post). A potential prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine involving nearly 500 POWs is planned for Saturday (Pravda). Emergency operations in Kharkiv have concluded with one fatality and 114 wounded, including 9 children (Ukrinform UA). Igor Kim notes that the Korean population in Ukraine has decreased tenfold over 10 years (Glavcom).
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«Підводка до зустрічі Трампа з Путіним» / Павло Клімкін — про домовленості щодо України в Парижі, шантаж Рубіо та нюанси угоди про копалини

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