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18.06.2025

18.06.2025The Day Dual Citizenship Passed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.06.2025.

It displays 74 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.06.2025The Day Dual Citizenship Passed
The Kyiv death toll from yesterday's Russian assault climbed steadily throughout the morning, reaching 28 as rescue operations in Solomyansky district concluded after 39 hours. Workers extracted bodies from the destroyed nine-story apartment building entrance, with an American citizen confirmed among the casualties.

Parliament passed dual citizenship legislation by midday, allowing Ukrainians to hold multiple passports for the first time. The measure fulfills one of Zelensky's campaign promises as the war enters its fourth year.

The G7 summit tensions continued from yesterday, with initial reports that the US blocked joint statements on Ukraine, though leaders later agreed on a communique. Ukrainian officials accused Russia of timing the Kyiv strikes to coincide with the summit.

Evening brought renewed focus on the Middle East escalation, with reports that a seven-year-old girl from Odesa died with her family during Iran's retaliation against Israel. Trump approved military action plans against Iran but delayed implementation.
18.06.2025

00:39American Dies in Kyiv Strike

The newspapers report on Israel launching strikes against Iran with explosions heard in Tehran (Glavcom), while Iran threatens to attack American bases if the US joins the offensive (Liga.net). Ukrainian media continues tracking the Middle East escalation as Russia's massive assault on Kyiv resulted in 15 deaths and 131 wounded, with an American citizen confirmed among the casualties (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA). The US State Department condemned the attack that killed the American, while Ukraine develops new defense systems against Shahed drones (UNIAN). G7 failed to issue a joint statement on Ukraine due to US opposition (Pravda).
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06:34Kyiv Death Toll Climbs to 23

The newspapers report the death toll from Russia's massive attack on Kyiv has risen to 23 killed with 134 wounded, as rescue operations continue (Glavcom, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). A ballistic missile destroyed an entire entrance of a 9-story residential building, with correspondents documenting the scene of devastation (LB.ua). The frontline saw 186 combat engagements over the past day (Ukrinform). Meanwhile, G7 failed to adopt a joint statement on Ukraine due to US opposition (UNIAN), while Kyiv's municipal construction company receives 2.6 billion hryvnias in recapitalization funding (Liga.net).
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09:21Dual Citizenship Law Passes

The newspapers report Ukraine's parliament passed dual citizenship legislation with 243 deputies voting in favor, allowing Ukrainians to hold multiple passports (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN). The death toll from Russia's assault on Kyiv has climbed to 26, with rescue workers continuing to extract bodies from the rubble overnight (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately timing the deadly strikes to coincide with the G7 summit, claiming Moscow aimed to test Western resolve and undermine peace efforts (Kyiv Post). Social media commentary suggests Russia's attack represents a bid to return to G8 status (Radio Svoboda).
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14:18Rescue Operations Enter Second Day

The newspapers report the death toll from Russia's Kyiv strike has stabilized at 27-28 killed with over 130 injured, as rescue operations in Solomyansky district enter their second day (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Emergency crews extracted 17 victims from a destroyed nine-story apartment building, with 12 additional bodies recovered overnight. Demographer Libanova warns that attitudes toward Ukrainian refugees are deteriorating in two host countries, though she notes governments remain interested in keeping Ukrainians there (Liga.net). Military analysts examine drone warfare developments, projecting enhanced FPV drone capabilities by year-end (Radio Svoboda). The Presidential Office evaluates Trump's decision to send an envoy to Lukashenko as part of White House diplomatic strategy (UNIAN).
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Radio Svoboda

"Очередная "потемкинская деревня". Отбор в программу "Время героев"

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20:37Parliament Passes Dual Citizenship Law

The newspapers report Ukraine's parliament passed dual citizenship legislation allowing multiple passports, with search operations concluding in Kyiv's Solomyansky district after over 39 hours (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, LB.ua, Pravda). The death toll from Russia's combined attack on Kyiv has increased to 28 killed (Ukrinform UA). Ukrainian media continues covering Middle East developments, with analysts examining lessons from "Operation Rising Lion" for Ukraine's strategy (Liga.net). Radio Svoboda reports on a Chechen war veteran who fled the Ukrainian front, describing constant targeting.
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