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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 22.05.2025.
It displays 75 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.05.2025 ⇢ Day Putin Proposes Buffer Zone While Trump's Position Evolves
⌨Trump's stance on the conflict showed notable evolution, with reports claiming he acknowledged to European officials that Putin doesn't want to end the war because he believes Russia is winning. This marks a shift from his earlier optimistic tone following the Putin call. Polish PM Tusk later contradicted these reports.
Putin announced plans to create a "buffer zone" on the Ukraine border, which Ukraine's Foreign Ministry firmly rejected, suggesting it could only exist within Russian territory.
Preparations for a "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange advanced, with Zelensky conducting meetings on the details and Yermak stating Ukraine had completed its part of the preparations.
Military leadership changes in Russia saw Gen. Andrey Mordvichev, commander of the Mariupol siege, taking over ground forces. Ukraine proposed that EU countries direct part of their GDP to support Ukrainian forces, while continuing to push for stronger sanctions against Russia.
Putin announced plans to create a "buffer zone" on the Ukraine border, which Ukraine's Foreign Ministry firmly rejected, suggesting it could only exist within Russian territory.
Preparations for a "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange advanced, with Zelensky conducting meetings on the details and Yermak stating Ukraine had completed its part of the preparations.
Military leadership changes in Russia saw Gen. Andrey Mordvichev, commander of the Mariupol siege, taking over ground forces. Ukraine proposed that EU countries direct part of their GDP to support Ukrainian forces, while continuing to push for stronger sanctions against Russia.
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03:57⇢Russia Amasses Forces Near Kharkiv
⌨The newspapers report on an apparent Russian military build-up near Kharkiv region, with forces possibly preparing new assaults and using fiber-optic drones (Kyiv Post). This coincides with reports of a strike on Kharkiv and details about Portnov's assassination in Spain (Glavcom). Russia claims a massive UAV attack occurred on their territory (Pravda). Diplomatically, Ukraine is proposing the EU implement even stricter sanctions against Russia, attempting to move forward without Trump's involvement (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Russian authorities continue suppressing indigenous rights defenders, labeling them as "undesirable" (Radio Svoboda).
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The top US diplomat urged to address Russian aggression ‘adequately’ as he dodged branding Putin war criminal during congressional panels in the Senate and House.
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Найпопулярнішими валютами, окрім долара та євро, стабільно залишаються польські злоті, чеські крони та англійські фунти стерлінгів
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Путін хоче продовжувати війну, бо йому здається, що він перемагає, каже Трамп. Раніше президент США вважав, що диктатор РФ нібито хоче миру
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07:48⇢Trump Admits Putin Wants War to Continue
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's evolving position regarding Putin and the war. For the first time, Trump has acknowledged to European officials that Putin doesn't want to end the war because he believes he's winning (Liga.net, Pravda, WSJ). US lawmakers are pressuring Secretary of State Rubio to take a stronger stance against Russian aggression, criticizing his reluctance to label Putin a war criminal (Kyiv Post). Military updates indicate 144 combat clashes occurred on the frontlines in the past day (Ukrinform). Other topics include Kyiv Day analysis of which districts previously supported pro-Russian forces (Glavcom) and new technology for tracking migrants through smartphones (Radio Svoboda).
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Хто насправді відповідає за фактично 90 % лікарень і медцентрів країни? Чому в медзакладах зміни часто або повільні, або відсутні?
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Керівник апарату нового канцлера вважає, що треба вводити санкції, які можуть вплинути на країни ЄС
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Збільшення кількості жертв стало наслідком посилення невибіркових атак РФ по містах України
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Wall Street Journal sources say Trump told European leaders for the first time that Vladimir Putin doesn’t want peace in Ukraine because the Kremlin leader believes Russia is winning the war.
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У США є генеральні інспектори, а також спеціальний генеральний інспектор з цього питання, який розглядатиме всі ці витрати
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12:00⇢Zelensky Prepares "1000 for 1000" Prisoner Exchange
⌨The newspapers report on Zelensky conducting a meeting regarding a potential "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange with Russia, examining details for each person involved (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Trump has told European leaders that Putin doesn't want peace because he believes Russia is winning the war (Kyiv Post). US officials are planning an analysis of all aid provided to Ukraine, according to Rubio (Liga.net). Military news includes an explosion targeting Russian "Akhmat" officers in occupied Kherson region (Pravda). Domestic issues cover healthcare system reform challenges (LB.ua) and government efforts to combat illegal employment (Radio Svoboda).
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Польський прем'єр заявив, що не підтверджує заяву WSJ про небажання Путіна завершувати війну, яку приписали Трампу
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Андрія Портнова, колишнього заступника голови Адміністрації президента Віктора Януковича, застрелили у Мадриді 21 травня
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Gen. Andrey Mordvichev who led Russia’s siege of Mariupol and the capture of Avdiivka – battles that left cities in ruins and caused major civilian and military casualties – was appointed.
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15:19⇢Mariupol Siege Commander Takes Control of Russian Ground Forces
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's military leadership changes, with Gen. Andrey Mordvichev, who led the siege of Mariupol and capture of Avdiivka, taking over Russian ground forces (Kyiv Post). Putin has announced plans to create a "buffer zone" on the Ukraine border (Pravda). Meanwhile, Ukraine is preparing a summit with Southeast European countries, with Zelensky revealing details (Glavcom). The assassination of Andriy Portnov, former deputy head of Yanukovych's administration, continues to make headlines, with the Ukrainian embassy in Spain monitoring the investigation (Liga.net).
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В Росії заявили, що вже отримали список полонених від України
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The rugged, thinly populated Bryansk Forests region in western Russia, home base to over 60,000 partisans during World War II, provides pro-Kyiv partisan raiders cover between engagements.
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Джон Болтон заявив, що лінія припинення вогню стане фактичним кордоном, "і ви отримаєте розділену країну"
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18:10⇢Bolton Warns Ceasefire Would Divide Ukraine
⌨The newspapers report on Putin's "buffer zone" proposal and John Bolton's concerns about a potential ceasefire, warning it would divide Ukraine (Liga.net, Pravda). Military news includes Ukrainian commando operations in Russia's Bryansk region (Kyiv Post) and Zelensky's military meeting discussing front line situations (Ukrinform UA). Ukraine has proposed European countries direct part of their GDP to support Ukrainian armed forces (UNIAN). Health concerns are highlighted with a Hepatitis A outbreak and vaccination options (Glavcom). Other stories include Russian "Arctic Brigade" troops at a Minsk parade (Radio Svoboda) and a report from the village of alleged traitor Alexei Zubritsky (Hromadske).
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В міністерстві підкреслили, що тільки Росія та Путін є причинами війни, що досі триває
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Військовий вважає, що Європі слід адаптуватися до нової реальності
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Ukrainska Pravda
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