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24.03.2025

24.03.2025Day US-Russia Talks Followed Sumy Missile Tragedy

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 24.03.2025.

It displays 117 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.03.2025Day US-Russia Talks Followed Sumy Missile Tragedy
Following the start of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, overnight Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. Ukrainian forces scored a military success by destroying four Russian helicopters in Belgorod using HIMARS.

By midday, Russian forces launched a devastating missile strike on Sumy city center, with casualty numbers rising steadily from 28 to 88 injured, including 17 children. The strike damaged a school and residential buildings.

US-Russia talks began in Saudi Arabia after the "productive" five-hour US-Ukraine meeting. Trump announced discussions about Ukrainian power plants and minerals, claiming a deal is "on the table." Media reported Russia demanded full control of four Ukrainian regions during the 12-hour negotiations.

When asked about Russian territorial claims, the State Department indicated such issues would be discussed after a ceasefire. Zelensky confirmed Ukraine's delegation will meet again with US officials after their talks with Russia concluded.
24.03.2025
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04:05Overnight Drone Strikes Follow Saudi Peace Talks

The newspapers report on overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv region and Zaporizhzhia, with drone strikes causing injuries, damaged houses, and fires at an industrial facility (Glavcom, Pravda, TSN). Multiple sources cover the conclusion of "productive" and "constructive" five-hour talks between Ukrainian and US delegations in Saudi Arabia (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov stated discussions were substantive and largely energy-focused, while emphasizing that Putin must end the war he started (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya).
05:16
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«Широке» припинення вогню / США хочуть перемир’я до 20 квітня, Білий дім не давав згоди на обмеження допомоги Україні — Bloomberg

05:16
05:25
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«Нам потрібен патріотичний Коломойський» / Дипломат Веселовський — про сильні сторони переговірників від США і РФ в Ер-Ріяді і слабкості українських

05:25
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06:24Four Russian Helicopters Destroyed in Belgorod

The newspapers report on Ukrainian forces destroying four Russian helicopters in the Belgorod region according to multiple sources (Liga.net, Pravda, Radio Svoboda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). The enemy had established a camouflaged position from which they conducted surprise attacks (Liga.net). Additionally, there are reports of a large-scale cyber attack affecting Ukraine's railway online systems (Novoe Vremya). The General Staff continues to provide updates on enemy losses (Glavcom), while explosions were reported in Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv overnight (TSN).
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«Припинення вогню недостатньо» / Доступ США до рідкісноземельних металів України залежатиме від битви за схід країни — WSJ

09:10
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09:36HIMARS Wipes Out Four Russian Helicopters

The newspapers report on a successful HIMARS strike by Ukrainian special forces that destroyed four Russian helicopters in Belgorod (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). President Zelensky signed a law increasing taxes on tobacco products (Glavcom). Media outlets discuss ceasefire prospects, with experts warning that a ceasefire agreement with Russia would be ineffective (TSN, Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). Military updates mention 140 combat clashes along the frontline in the past day, with almost half occurring in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). The US reportedly plans new negotiations with Ukraine following talks with Russia (UNIAN).
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13:23US-Ukraine Talks Continue After Russian Delegation Meetings

The newspapers report on ongoing U.S.-Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Ukraine will meet with the U.S. delegation again after Washington concludes talks with Russia (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Novoe Vremya, Liga.net). Defense Minister Umerov has arrived for the second round of negotiations (Novoe Vremya). President Zelensky criticized the U.S. for believing Putin's claims despite contradicting intelligence, specifically regarding Russian narratives about Ukrainian forces being surrounded in Kursk (Liga.net). Meanwhile, Russian strikes have damaged buildings and a school in Sumy (Glavcom, TSN).
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Росіяни завдали ракетного удару по Сумах / Росія завдала ракетного удару по Сумах: пошкоджено школу, 65 поранених, серед них діти

15:02

15:03Russian Missile Strike On Sumy Injures Dozens

The newspapers report on a Russian missile strike on Sumy that has injured at least 65 people, including 14 children (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Some sources indicate the number of wounded has risen to over 70 (UNIAN). The attack damaged a school and targeted the city center (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). Meanwhile, a new round of US-Russia talks has begun in Saudi Arabia following what was described as a "productive" meeting between US and Ukrainian officials (Kyiv Post).
15:10
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Росія вдарила по житловому кварталу Сум / Пошкоджено школу та житлові будинки, 74 поранених, серед них діти — головне

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16:16

17:00Sumy Missile Strike Casualties Rise To 88

The newspapers report on a Russian missile strike on Sumy that has injured 88 people, including 17 children (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). President Zelensky has appointed Kalashnik as the new head of Kyiv Regional State Administration (Glavcom). Ukrainian forces have again launched operations inside Russian territory, with unconfirmed reports of a high-ranking Russian general being killed in Belgorod (Kyiv Post). Media also covers Zelensky's conversation with Trump, negotiations with the US, and concerns about Trump's desire to make a deal with Putin (Novoe Vremya, TSN, UNIAN).
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18:50Trump Eyes Ukrainian Minerals And Power Plants

The newspapers report on Trump's statements about US-Ukraine negotiations regarding mineral resources and power plants. Trump claims a deal on minerals is "on the table" and talks are addressing Ukrainian power plants and "demarcation lines" (Glavcom, Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN). Meanwhile, Russian strikes on residential areas in Sumy have injured 88 people, including children, damaging a school and homes (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA). Additional coverage includes a five-year-old girl named Nicole and her father killed by a Russian "Shahed" drone in Kyiv (TSN).
20:21
20:46
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«У тій розмові я захищав гідність України» / Зеленський про суперечку з Трампом, перемовини зі США та ендшпіль у війні - головне зі статті Time

20:46
21:18
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«Треба трішки стримати аплодисменти» / Романенко — про можливості нової української ракети Довгий Нептун

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22:17Saudi Talks Reveal Russian Territorial Demands

The newspapers report on negotiations in Saudi Arabia, where US and Russian delegations held talks lasting over 12 hours (Ukrinform UA). Russia is reportedly demanding full control of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions (Novoe Vremya). When asked if the US recognizes Russia's claims to Ukrainian territory, the State Department indicated this would be discussed after a ceasefire (Liga.net). President Zelensky confirmed an additional meeting with the US following their talks with Russia (Pravda). Meanwhile, domestically, Zelensky signed a law increasing excise taxes and announced an expansion of the "Contract 18-24" program (Glavcom, TSN).
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