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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 23.05.2025.
It displays 73 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.05.2025 ⇢ Day of First Phase Prisoner Exchange
⌨The first phase of the long-negotiated "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange was implemented, with Ukraine recovering 390 prisoners from Russia. This follows days of preparation after the Istanbul talks and Trump's premature announcement that the exchange had been completed while it was still underway. The G7 declared Russian assets would remain frozen until Russia ends its aggression and compensates Ukraine.
Putin's announced "buffer zone" plan alarmed Ukraine, with details emerging of a proposed 15-20 kilometer zone in two oblasts. Military activity continued with Ukraine confirming strikes on a Russian factory producing components for Iskander missiles, while Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Odesa port, killing one person and wounding eight.
The day ended with Russian drone and ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, with debris reportedly hitting residential buildings. Senator Graham urged stronger action against Putin while Trump reportedly opposes new sanctions.
Putin's announced "buffer zone" plan alarmed Ukraine, with details emerging of a proposed 15-20 kilometer zone in two oblasts. Military activity continued with Ukraine confirming strikes on a Russian factory producing components for Iskander missiles, while Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Odesa port, killing one person and wounding eight.
The day ended with Russian drone and ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, with debris reportedly hitting residential buildings. Senator Graham urged stronger action against Putin while Trump reportedly opposes new sanctions.
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Девелопер розповів про свої проєкти, боротьбу забудовників з активістами, причини створення асоціації та суди за пайові внески
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05:05⇢G7 Freezes Russian Assets Until War Ends
⌨The newspapers report on G7 ministers declaring that Russian assets will remain frozen until Russia ends its aggression and compensates Ukraine for damages (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Air raid alerts have been announced in Kyiv (Glavcom). Real estate market developments show properties starting at $2,000 per square meter and the use of Indian workers, with developer Igor Nikonov discussing his projects, conflicts with activists, and court cases related to equity contributions (Liga.net).
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Kyiv Post
As US officials appear increasingly impatient with the Kremlin, leading Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tells lawmakers that Russia is not going to change behavior “until we up the ante.”
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Kyiv Post
As US officials appear increasingly impatient with the Kremlin, leading Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tells lawmakers that Russia is not going to change behavior “until we up the ante.”
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Якщо нічого не робити, через півтора десятиліття обласні центри на півдні України матимуть серйозні проблеми, кажуть в Агентстві відновлення
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До кінця року очікується поява 10 нових майданчиків для колективного інвестування. Однак законодавства, яке б захищало інвесторів, немає
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08:30⇢Putin Announces Border Buffer Zone Creation
⌨The newspapers report on security issues with SBU detaining a cadet preparing rocket strikes on a military institute (Glavcom) and Russian drone attacks reaching Bukovyna and Prykarpattia, causing railway station fires and destruction (Pravda). Putin has announced creating a buffer zone at the Ukrainian border (Radio Svoboda). US-Russia relations are highlighted with Senator Graham urging stronger action against Putin (Kyiv Post) while Senator Rubio pushes for new sanctions that Trump reportedly opposes (UNIAN). Economic developments include crowdinvesting growth in Ukraine despite lack of regulatory framework (Liga.net).
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Kyiv Post
The announcement follows an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv during talks in Istanbul earlier this month to exchange 1,000 prisoners each.
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Liga.net
Президент США не назвав кількості полонених, що готуються на обмін
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The announcement follows an agreement between Ukraine and Russia during talks in Istanbul earlier this month to exchange 1,000 prisoners from each side.
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Moscow has announced plans to create a “security buffer zone” along Ukraine’s border – Ukraine warns it’s a cover for further aggression. Here’s what it means and how Kyiv is responding.
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Співпраця Росії, Китаю та КНДР – загроза не лише для Європи, а буквально космічного масштабу. Японія це вже усвідомила. Черга – за США
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12:05⇢Major Prisoner Exchange Between Ukraine and Russia Imminent
⌨The newspapers report on a potential major prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, with Trump announcing it will happen soon (Pravda, UNIAN) and a Hromadske article detailing the exchange process. Putin's "buffer zone" plan along Ukraine's border raises alarms as Ukraine sees it as cover for further aggression (Kyiv Post). Military updates include 141 combat clashes on the frontline with Russian attempts to advance in Zaporizhzhia (Ukrinform), and Ukraine confirming a strike on a Russian factory producing batteries for Iskander missiles (Ukrinform UA). Other news includes unusually cold May weather threatening harvests (Glavcom) and Russians being denied vaccines redirected to the war effort (Radio Svoboda).
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Glavcom
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Україна та США офіційно дали старт Американсько-українському фонду відбудови — інструменту для інвестування у відновлення країни
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The swap follows an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv during talks in Istanbul earlier this month to exchange 1,000 prisoners each – the only substantial outcome of these negotiations.
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Президент Зеленський повідомив, що у суботу й неділю, 24 та 25 травня, відбудеться продовження обміну
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16:08⇢390 Ukrainians Return in First Phase of Massive Prisoner Swap
⌨The newspapers report on the first phase of a major prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, with 390 Ukrainians returned from Russian captivity (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). This exchange is part of an agreed "1000 for 1000" swap following Istanbul talks earlier this month (Kyiv Post). President Zelensky announced the exchange will continue on May 24-25 (Liga.net). Meanwhile, military updates indicate 84 combat clashes on the frontline since morning, with the Pokrovsk sector being the most intense (Ukrinform).
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Besides hitting missile production and energy facilities Kyiv’s unmanned aircraft have killed mobile internet for dozens of Russian cities and towns and stranded tens of thousands of air travelers.
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Колишній директор ДП "Поліграфкомбінат" отримав нову підозру в межах міжнародного розслідування про махінації з паспортами
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Серед тих, кого повернули у межах обміну, були ті, хто перебував у російському полоні з 2022 року
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Поранено жінку та чоловіка у Броварському районі. Також є пошкодження цивільної інфраструктури
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Ukrainska Pravda
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21:14⇢Drone Warfare Intensifies on Both Sides
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing drone warfare, with Ukraine deploying record numbers of drones against Russian arms factories and airports (Kyiv Post), while Russia launches "shahed" drone attacks on Kyiv region, causing injuries to two people (Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN). Military updates include the General Staff's frontline situation report (Glavcom). In diplomatic news, Ukraine has expressed desire for Trump to participate in potential Zelensky-Putin talks (Ukrinform UA). Additionally, coverage continues of Israel's war exhaustion and Netanyahu's options (Radio Svoboda).
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John Thune, US Senate majority leader, says: “It is time for Putin to come to the table in good faith” as he pushes other American lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine.
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