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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 22.02.2025.
It displays 88 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.02.2025 ⇢ Day When Starlink Became Leverage
⌨The morning began with reports of US threats to disconnect Ukraine from Starlink unless a minerals agreement was signed. This followed previous days' negotiations with Kellogg. Russia launched its largest drone attack of 2025, with over 160 UAVs targeting multiple regions, killing one railway worker.
By afternoon, Sky News revealed Ukraine's hesitation to sign the minerals deal due to "problematic issues," while new details emerged showing 100% American ownership demands in the latest draft. The Washington Post exposed US requests for Ukraine to withdraw its UN resolution condemning Russian aggression.
Evening developments centered on Musk's denial of Starlink threats and a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. The day's coverage showed increasing pressure on Ukraine from multiple directions, with minerals, Starlink access, and UN resolutions being used as leverage points.
By afternoon, Sky News revealed Ukraine's hesitation to sign the minerals deal due to "problematic issues," while new details emerged showing 100% American ownership demands in the latest draft. The Washington Post exposed US requests for Ukraine to withdraw its UN resolution condemning Russian aggression.
Evening developments centered on Musk's denial of Starlink threats and a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. The day's coverage showed increasing pressure on Ukraine from multiple directions, with minerals, Starlink access, and UN resolutions being used as leverage points.
22.02.2025
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Зазначається, що Келлог відіграв "велику роль" під час візиту до Києва у відповідності до умов угоди
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05:46⇢Starlink Leverage Over Minerals Deal
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a pending minerals agreement between the US and Ukraine, with WSJ indicating Zelenskyy may sign it today (Liga.net, TSN). Multiple sources reveal US threats to disconnect Ukraine from Starlink service if the agreement isn't signed (Pravda, UNIAN, Novoe Vremya, Reuters). This development follows yesterday's coverage of Kellogg's involvement in negotiations during his Kyiv visit.
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Almost two years after Ukrainian volunteer engineers started work on the Trembita “people’s” missile drone, the final version was unveiled at Ukraine’s 2025 Defense Tech Innovations Forum on Friday.
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NV
Інтерв'ю NV з Томасом Фрідманом / «Якщо Трамп продасть Україну, це стане Каїновою печаткою у нього на лобі»
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Hromadske
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В ОВА розповіли подробиці нічного обстрілу ворога
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08:53⇢Night of 160 Drones
⌨The newspapers report on a massive overnight drone attack, with over 160 Russian drones targeting multiple regions (Glavcom). One railway worker was killed in Kyiv region (Liga.net). The new Ukrainian 'Trembita' missile drone was unveiled at a defense forum (Kyiv Post), while frontline reports indicate 90 combat engagements, primarily in Pokrovsk direction (Ukrinform). Trump's call for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting (UNIAN) coincides with ongoing US-Ukraine minerals agreement negotiations (Novoe Vremya).
09:06
After this Sunday’s election, Germany will have the opportunity to reassert its commitment to Ukraine and the future security of a galvanized Europe.
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Як це – бути схопленим росіянами, коли вже майже розробив план виходу з окупованого Маріуполя, та провести півтора року у полоні
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In the early days of the war, had three generations of females in Yuriy Hlodan’s family – wife, daughter and mother-in-law – were killed by a Russian missile attack on Odesa.
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Trump fired the US’s top military leader and five other officials at the Pentagon in a Friday night purge that pitted White House politics against the country’s longstanding national security network.
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Заходи допомоги прозвали "потрійним ударом"
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In an uncharacteristic turn, the tabloid most supportive of Trump in his native city appears to be reproaching the president for claims about Zelensky that are clearly untrue.
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11:07⇢New York Post Turns on Trump
⌨The newspapers report on two main developments: Trump's stance on Ukraine, with the New York Post unusually criticizing his claims about Zelenskyy (Kyiv Post), and Britain's upcoming announcement of new aid package on February 24 (Liga.net, Pravda). Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a key Russian oil pumping station with drones (UNIAN), while negotiations continue regarding prisoner exchanges with Russia (Ukrinform UA).
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The Russian President once again extolled the “unequalled properties” of the “Hazelnut” missile and how cutting-edge material allow its warheads to cope with the high temperatures “re-entry” imposes.
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US officials reportedly said they would pull Starlink from Ukraine – essential for the military – if Zelensky does not sign a deal exchanging Ukraine’s mineral resources for US security guarantees.
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US officials reportedly said they would pull Starlink from Ukraine – essential for the military – if Zelensky does not sign a deal exchanging Ukraine’s mineral resources for US security guarantees.
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Alnur Mussayev, former head of Kazakhstan’s security service, who rose up the ranks of the Soviet KGB, claims Moscow groomed Trump under pseudonym “Krasov” in 1987.
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Ексміністр не виключає, що США хочуть "розрулити" Україну та піти займатися "великою геополітикою"
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13:33⇢Fico Justifies Moscow's War
⌨The newspapers report on three main developments: Slovak PM Fico's justification of Russia's invasion (Glavcom), claims by ex-KGB chief about Trump being recruited as Moscow asset in 1987 (Kyiv Post), and Ukraine's hesitation to sign minerals agreement with US due to "problematic issues" (Pravda, Novoe Vremya). Meanwhile, Zelenskyy expects more F-16 fighters from Netherlands (UNIAN), while The Independent predicts intensified battles in Donbas (TSN).
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NV
Інтерв'ю NV з Томасом Фрідманом / «Якщо Трамп продасть Україну, це стане Каїновою печаткою у нього на лобі»
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NV
100% власності у американців / Нова редакція проєкту угоди про копалини є на порядок жорсткішою, ніж перший варіант — ексклюзив NV
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Radio Svoboda
"Нет боли – нет роста". Егор Балазейкин из колонии о прошлом и будущем
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Україна готова працювати з партнерами щодо корисних копалин, але хоче отримати гарантії безпеки, заявив Руслан Стефанчук
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17:10⇢US Demands UN Resolution Withdrawal
⌨The newspapers report on three main developments: US requests for Ukraine to withdraw its UN resolution condemning Russian aggression (Pravda, TSN), new proposals regarding the minerals agreement submitted to Kellogg (Novoe Vremya, Liga.net, UNIAN), and Poland's statement about possible Starlink disconnection in Ukraine (Glavcom). The General Staff confirmed a strike on an oil pumping station in Krasnodar region (Ukrinform UA).
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Станція залучена у забезпеченні російської окупаційної армії, зазначили в Генштабі
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Пакет передбачає постачання Україні близько 1,5 млн снарядів
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With both Moscow and Washington trying to strongarm Ukraine into premature elections, who do the fighters at the front lines think would make the best president?
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Один постраждалий перебуває у важкому стані, заявили в ОВА
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21:46⇢Kryvyi Rih Under Fire
⌨The newspapers report on two main developments: Russian missile strikes on Kryvyi Rih causing casualties (Liga.net, TSN), and discussions about future presidential elections in Ukraine, with both Moscow and Washington pressuring for early polls (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, Musk denied allegations about US threatening to disconnect Starlink (Pravda), while military reports indicate 107 frontline clashes, concentrated in Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).
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