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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 21.05.2025.
It displays 65 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.05.2025 ⇢ Day of Portnov's Assassination and Trump's Hesitance
⌨The assassination of Andriy Portnov, former deputy head of Yanukovych's administration, dominated coverage. Portnov was shot in Madrid by what sources described as "professional" gunmen, with multiple outlets publishing photos and videos of the scene.
Following yesterday's Trump-Putin call, Trump continued to resist imposing sanctions on Russia, stating it would be "my determination – nobody else's" and reportedly opposing inclusion of Ukraine support promises in G7 statements. The Washington Post suggested the Trump-Putin conversation indicated no war end in sight.
The EU announced the rolling back of Ukraine trade support, returning to pre-war tariffs and quotas with potential €3.5 billion export losses.
Military developments included a Russian missile strike on a Sumy training range killing six soldiers and wounding over ten, while Ukraine reportedly struck Russia's Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant. The General Staff denied Russian claims about the end of combat operations in Kursk region.
Following yesterday's Trump-Putin call, Trump continued to resist imposing sanctions on Russia, stating it would be "my determination – nobody else's" and reportedly opposing inclusion of Ukraine support promises in G7 statements. The Washington Post suggested the Trump-Putin conversation indicated no war end in sight.
The EU announced the rolling back of Ukraine trade support, returning to pre-war tariffs and quotas with potential €3.5 billion export losses.
Military developments included a Russian missile strike on a Sumy training range killing six soldiers and wounding over ten, while Ukraine reportedly struck Russia's Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant. The General Staff denied Russian claims about the end of combat operations in Kursk region.
21.05.2025
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На відміну від Індексу Біг Маку, Індекс Борщу простий, наочний та беззаперечний. Чому він зріс до історичного рекорду та як зміниться у червні?
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Trump responded to Zelensky’s latest sanction calls, telling reporters “that’s going to be my determination – nobody else’s.”
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05:14⇢Trump Stalls on Russia Sanctions Despite Zelensky's Pleas
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's hesitation to impose sanctions on Russia despite Zelensky's calls for them. Trump stated this will be "my determination – nobody else's" (Kyiv Post), with Pravda adding that Trump refuses sanctions because he seeks business deals with Putin, according to NYT. Military updates show 129 frontline clashes with Pokrovsk being the hottest spot (Ukrinform), while the General Staff published updated enemy losses (Glavcom). Drone attacks injured five people in Kyiv region, including three children (Ukrinform UA), with additional strikes reported in Sumy (UNIAN). Meanwhile, Liga.net discusses the "Borscht Index" reaching a historic record and its connection to McDonald's new menu.
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The top US diplomat told senators that the US is working closely with NATO allies with Patriot batteries to arrange their transfer to Ukraine.
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Trump responded to Zelensky’s latest sanction calls, telling reporters “that’s going to be my determination – nobody else’s.”
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Після загибелі і поранення військових під час навчань НГУ обіцяє, що буде надано "жорстку правову оцінку діям усіх посадових осіб". Командира в/ч відсторонено
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Мінекономіки підтверджує повернення країни до довоєнних умов торгівлі з ЄС. Втрати експортного виторгу можуть сягнути 3,5 млрд євро
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09:04⇢Trump Rejects Ukraine Sanctions As EU Cuts Trade Support
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's hesitancy to impose sanctions on Russia despite Zelensky's calls, stating it will be "my determination" (Kyiv Post). Trump's team reportedly opposes including Ukraine support promises in G7 statements (Pravda), with Washington Post suggesting the Trump-Putin call indicates no war end in sight (UNIAN). The EU is rolling back Ukraine trade support, returning to pre-war conditions with potential €3.5 billion export losses (Liga.net). Security services exposed a Russian agent attempting to access Ukrainian military secrets in Odesa (Glavcom). Military updates show 164 combat clashes along the frontlines (Ukrinform), with a missile strike on a Sumy training range killing six soldiers and wounding over ten (Ukrinform UA).
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In an application of Grand Strategy, Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia’s sanctioned Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant, key to its military-industrial tech industry.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Radio Svoboda
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Колишнього заступника голови адміністрації Віктора Януковича застрелили уранці 21 травня в елітному районі Мадриду
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Колишнього заступника глави адміністрації Віктора Януковича застрелили уранці 21 травня в елітному районі Мадрида
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Ukrainska Pravda
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11:01⇢Yanukovych's Former Aide Portnov Assassinated in Madrid
⌨The newspapers report on the assassination of Andriy Portnov, former deputy head of Viktor Yanukovych's administration, who was shot in an elite Madrid neighborhood on May 21 (Glavcom, Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Security and defense forces have confirmed the killing (Ukrinform UA). The first photos of the victim have been published (Glavcom, UNIAN). In military news, Ukraine has reportedly struck Russia's Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant, described as Russia's "sanctioned military tech Silicon Valley" (Kyiv Post).
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Від життя у бандитському Луганську 1990-х до вимоги "допитати посадових осіб США". Все життя Андрія Портнова в масштабному профайлі LIGA.net
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Radio Svoboda
Угроза депортации? Чеченская диаспора во Франции и "ИГ-Хорасан"
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UNIAN
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Ukrainska Pravda
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The Ukrainian lawyer and former politician was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday outside a school in a wealthy suburb of Madrid, Spain.
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Radio Svoboda
"Нежелательные" для власти. В России борются с защитниками коренных народов
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17:43⇢Portnov Assassination Dominates Headlines
⌨The newspapers report on the assassination of Andriy Portnov, former deputy head of Yanukovych's administration, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside a school in Madrid (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Glavcom). Media outlets are publishing profiles of Portnov's controversial career from "criminal Luhansk" to his political activities (Liga.net). Meanwhile, the General Staff has denied Russian claims about the end of combat operations in Kursk region (Pravda), and technical ceasefire negotiations may take place in the Vatican next week (Ukrinform UA).
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Russia is amassing troops near the Kharkiv region, possibly preparing new assaults; Ukraine’s Defense Forces say they’re monitoring the situation and ready to respond.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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