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19.12.2024

19.12.2024The Day French Boots Met Russian Oil

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 19.12.2024.

It displays 127 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.12.2024The Day French Boots Met Russian Oil
Ukrainian forces struck the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Rostov region using domestically produced missiles and drones, confirming General Staff's growing capability to hit strategic targets. The facility supplied fuel to Russian military units.

Zelensky's Brussels visit yielded discussions about French peacekeeping deployment, while requesting 19 additional air defense systems specifically for nuclear plant protection. The European Council responded with calls for immediate military aid increase, followed by Denmark's $292M package announcement including F-16 support.

Putin's suggestion of a "missile duel" between Russian Oreshnik and Ukrainian air defense met Zelensky's mockery, while Scholz-Trump communication acknowledged the war's prolonged nature. Evening brought reports of explosions near Russia's Northern Fleet base in Murmansk, extending the pattern of strikes on Russian military infrastructure.
19.12.2024

04:01Western Aid Flows While Diplomacy Waits

The newspapers report on new financial developments in Ukraine's support structure: US allocated $20 billion to a special fund, with World Bank now releasing first $2.05 billion (Liga.net). Britain announced a new $286 million military aid package (Pravda, UNIAN). President Zelensky stated Ukraine isn't yet strong enough for diplomatic initiatives (Glavcom), while Ministry of Defense dismissed the head of Land Forces Academy following complaints (Novoe Vremya).
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NV

Рік рекордних атак і втрат Росії / Головні події, що визначили 2024-й для України — таймлайн NV

05:27
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06:17Peacekeepers Plan Gains Traction

The newspapers report on President Zelensky's discussions in Brussels regarding peacekeeping forces, with positive signals from some leaders and French President Macron's involvement (Liga.net, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). UK announced a new £286M military aid package (Kyiv Post, Pravda). In military updates, Ukrainian commanders report Russian forces taking five days to reach Ukrainian positions in Kupyansk direction (Hromadske), while Kremlin threatens British journalists following coverage of a general's killing (Kyiv Post).
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08:26Zelensky Demands Europe's Largest Army

The newspapers report on Zelensky's firm stance against reducing Ukraine's army size, even on path to NATO membership (Novoe Vremya, TSN, Pravda). In energy developments, Ukraine and Poland discuss creating a gas hub to replace Russian transit (Liga.net). Military updates indicate 250 clashes along frontlines, with most intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). Courts are addressing cases of wartime desertion with standardized punishments (Glavcom).
09:04
Radio Svoboda

"Где ваша совесть?!" Семьи солдат обращаются на прямую линию Путина

09:04
09:12
NV

Рік рекордних атак і втрат Росії / Головні події, що визначили 2024-й для України — таймлайн NV

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10:33Boyko Ousted While Missiles Strike Rostov

The newspapers report on new developments: Parliament voted to dismiss Yuriy Boyko from the Human Rights Committee (LB.ua, UNIAN, Glavcom). Russia lost another Ka-52 helicopter to friendly fire, valued at $16 million (Kyiv Post). In economic news, ATB co-owner won auction to purchase Aerok gas concrete plants for 1.9 billion hryvnias (Liga.net). Ukrainian-made missiles and drones successfully struck an oil facility in Rostov region (TSN, Ukrinform UA).
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NV

Рік рекордних атак і втрат Росії / Головні події, що визначили 2024-й для України — таймлайн NV

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12:56
NV

Ми ні від кого не очікуємо запрошення в НАТО, ми боремся за це право, — Зеленський в Брюсселі

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13:23Putin's Peace Terms Meet Trump's Aid Leverage

The newspapers report on Putin's latest peace talk suggestions, which include demands for Ukraine to withdraw from four regions and abandon NATO membership plans (Kyiv Post). Ukrainian defense forces report Russia deploying approximately 150,000 troops across three eastern directions (Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, Trump's potential weaponization of military aid to force Ukraine into negotiations with Putin gains media attention (TSN, Pravda).
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Radio Svoboda

"Герой, калека, либо труп". Почему выбирают войну, а не тюрьму

15:20

15:24Putin's Terms Meet Zelensky's Scorn

The newspapers report on a fresh exchange between Putin and Zelensky regarding peace terms. Putin reiterates his conditions for negotiations, including Ukraine's withdrawal from four regions and abandonment of NATO membership (Kyiv Post). Zelensky dismisses these terms as "fantasies" (UNIAN) and emphasizes that Europe and US can help end the war (Glavcom). A new dispute emerges over Putin's threat to use "Oreshnik" weapons against Kyiv, which Zelensky characterizes as reckless (Liga.net, Pravda).
15:27
Radio Svoboda

"Герой, калека либо труп". Почему выбирают войну, а не тюрьму

15:27
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18:25Europe Opens Wallet While French Boots Loom

The newspapers report on intensified European support for Ukraine. The European Council calls for immediate increase in military aid (Ukrinform UA, Glavcom), while Denmark announces a $292M package including air defense and F-16s (Liga.net). President Zelensky actively promotes the idea of deploying French peacekeepers to Ukraine (Novoe Vremya, Pravda). Meanwhile, discussions continue about lowering the mobilization age, with Zelensky emphasizing weapon availability over age considerations (UNIAN, TSN).
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NV

«Йому немає, чим хвалитися» / Вадим Денисенко аналізує «пряму лінію» Путіна — хамство, збочену логіку, ідіотичні заяви і абсурдні проєкти

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NV

«Йому немає чим хвалитися» / Вадим Денисенко аналізує «пряму лінію» Путіна — хамство, збочену логіку, ідіотичні заяви і абсурдні проєкти

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21:22Putin's Missile Duel Gets Zelensky's Mockery

The newspapers report on recent exchanges between Putin and Zelensky, with Putin suggesting a "high-tech duel" between missiles and air defense, which Zelensky dismissively mocked (Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya). Scholz and Trump discussed Ukraine, both agreeing the war "has lasted too long" (Pravda, TSN, UNIAN). Meanwhile, the European Council calls for immediate increase in military aid to Ukraine (Ukrinform UA), while reports emerge of an explosion near Russia's Northern Fleet base in Murmansk (Liga.net).
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