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18.12.2024

18.12.2024The Day Zelensky Spoke While EU Planned Troops

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.12.2024.

It displays 95 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.12.2024The Day Zelensky Spoke While EU Planned Troops
Ukrainian forces reported downing 51 Russian drones overnight, with 30 more lost to tracking. Morning brought revelations about North Korean troop losses in Kursk region, continuing the pattern from previous days. The head of Ukraine's gambling regulator was detained on charges of aiding Russia.

Zelensky gave multiple interviews, emphasizing Ukraine's exclusive right to negotiate with Russia while acknowledging current limitations in retaking Crimea and Donbas. Reuters revealed EU plans for potential deployment of 100,000 peacekeeping troops in case of ceasefire. General Syrsky disclosed significant increases in Russian troop numbers over the past year.

Evening brought Zelensky to Brussels, while satellite imagery suggested Russian military preparations to withdraw from Syria. The World Bank issued its first tranche from Russian seized assets, marking a new phase in Western financial support mechanisms.
18.12.2024
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05:19
NV

«Боляче і важко для України» / Колишній посол США Хербст розповідає NV про політику Трампа після інавгурації та можливі кроки щодо війни

05:19
05:27

05:30Korean Casualties Mount in Kursk

The newspapers report on revelations about North Korean troop losses in Kursk region, with "several hundred" casualties reported (Kyiv Post, Pravda, UNIAN). US State Department claims no prior knowledge of the operation against Russian General Kirilov (Liga.net). Meanwhile, multiple sources discuss Biden administration's aid sustainability through 2025, while former US Ambassador Herbst analyzes potential Trump policies regarding the war (Novoe Vremya, Kyiv Post).
05:43
NV

«Боляче і важко для України» / Колишній посол США Гербст розповідає NV про політику Трампа після інавгурації та можливі кроки щодо війни

05:43
05:43
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07:51
NV

Секрет Полішинеля / Чому Росія боїться визнати присутність та участь військових КНДР у війні - ISW

07:51

07:53Fifty-One Drones Down as Aid Bridge Holds

The newspapers report on heightened drone activity, with Ukrainian forces downing 51 Russian drones and losing track of 30 more (TSN, Ukrinform UA). Biden's administration maintains that current US military aid will sustain Ukraine through 2025 (Pravda). Meanwhile, Russian authorities claim to have detained a suspect in General Kirilov's assassination (Glavcom), while reports surface about North Korean military presence in Ukraine, which Russia hesitates to acknowledge (Novoe Vremya, ISW).
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08:15
09:03
09:11
Radio Svoboda

"Дайте скидку на Лешеньку". Похоронный бизнес во время войны

09:11
09:35
11:03

11:21Zelensky Rules Out Third-Party Putin Talks

The newspapers report on President Zelensky's recent statements about negotiations with Russia, where he emphasized Ukraine's position against third-party mediation with Putin (Pravda, TSN). Multiple sources cover new military developments: Rheinmetall's commitment to supply 155mm artillery ammunition (Liga.net), while Zelensky acknowledged current limitations in reclaiming Crimea and Donbas (Novoe Vremya). The EU plans to open main accession negotiation clusters with Ukraine in 2025 (Ukrinform UA).
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12:08
12:15
NV

В Україні вже розгортається Третя світова, однак «червона кнопка» поки під забороною — Politico

12:15
13:52

13:53Home-Made Missiles Fill Western Gap

The newspapers report on Ukraine's development of domestic long-range strike capabilities to compensate for Western weapons restrictions (Kyiv Post). Zelensky acknowledges current limitations in retaking Crimea and Donbas, expressing hope for international pressure on Putin (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). Parliament approved the creation of a unified military personnel registry (LB.ua), while intense fighting continues in Kurakhove with Russian forces damaging Ukrainian fortifications (Ukrinform UA).
13:59
15:28
15:28
Radio Svoboda

"Государство зажралось". Ждал квартиру 18 лет, получил аварийную

15:28
16:16
17:11

17:30EU's 100K Troops Plan Surfaces

The newspapers report on Zelensky's Brussels visit amid critical developments. Sources indicate EU's potential deployment of 100,000 troops to Ukraine in case of ceasefire (Reuters via Novoe Vremya). The General Staff reports complex situations in five front directions (LB.ua). In financial news, a Russian-American citizen's company has acquired assets of liquidated Russian banks in Ukraine through state auction (Liga.net). British Defense Minister reiterates Putin won't succeed regardless of timeline (Ukrinform UA).
18:08
Radio Svoboda

"Все останется в море". Мазут на побережье Кубани

18:08
18:24
19:51
20:23

20:33Russia's Syrian Exodus Signals While Kellogg Claims Peace

The newspapers report on potential Russian military withdrawal from Syria, with satellite imagery suggesting equipment preparations at Russian bases (Kyiv Post, Glavcom). Multiple sources cover statements by Trump's special representative Keith Kellogg claiming Ukraine and Russia are ready for peace talks (Pravda, TSN, UNIAN). In military education news, the head of Sahaidachny Land Forces Academy has been dismissed following numerous violations discovered by the Ministry of Defense inspection (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya).
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