In an awkward gesture, the French president puts his hand on Trump’s arm and corrects him that Europe has also given money to Ukraine not tied to loans, and reminds him that ‘Russia is the aggressor.’
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 25.02.2025.
It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.02.2025 ⇢ Day When Europe Challenged Half Trillion Deal
⌨Russia launched a massive overnight attack with 213 drones and 7 missiles, with air defense intercepting 139 projectiles. The UN Security Council adopted a US-proposed single-sentence resolution on the war's anniversary, notably omitting mention of Russian aggression.
By midday, the World Bank released new reconstruction cost estimates of $524 billion, as European leaders positioned themselves against the US-Ukraine minerals agreement. The EU revealed a competing €200 billion aid package, while Poland announced additional €200 million military support.
Evening brought reports of a Russian strike on Kramatorsk causing 16 casualties, as Financial Times confirmed Ukraine and US reached agreement on mineral rights. Sources indicated Zelensky might sign the deal in Washington on February 28, potentially meeting Trump. The day ended with another drone hitting Kyiv, marking continued Russian pressure during negotiations.
By midday, the World Bank released new reconstruction cost estimates of $524 billion, as European leaders positioned themselves against the US-Ukraine minerals agreement. The EU revealed a competing €200 billion aid package, while Poland announced additional €200 million military support.
Evening brought reports of a Russian strike on Kramatorsk causing 16 casualties, as Financial Times confirmed Ukraine and US reached agreement on mineral rights. Sources indicated Zelensky might sign the deal in Washington on February 28, potentially meeting Trump. The day ended with another drone hitting Kyiv, marking continued Russian pressure during negotiations.
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05:08⇢Night Missiles Meet Macron's Correction
⌨The newspapers report on an overnight Russian drone and missile attack, with Tu-95 bombers launching cruise missiles and explosions reported in Sumy, Kyiv region (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN). In parallel coverage, Macron publicly corrected Trump during a conference, emphasizing Europe's direct financial aid to Ukraine, not just loans (Kyiv Post). The UN Security Council adopted a US-proposed single-sentence resolution on the war's anniversary (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN).
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Британський експрем'єр залишається оптимістом щодо України і впевнений у поразці Росії
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According to Ukraine’s military intel chief, Russia plans to create an empire modeled on the USSR, with Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Bulgaria as its next targets.
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Причини скасування заходів названі не були
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07:33⇢Warsaw Pact Redux Warning
⌨The newspapers report on Kyrylo Budanov's warning that Russia plans to recreate a USSR-style empire targeting former Warsaw Pact countries (Kyiv Post). A planned EU-US-Ukraine summit in Poland was canceled without explanation (Liga.net), while Ukraine faces negotiations over critical resource access with the EU (Novoe Vremya). Reports continue on drone attacks in the Kyiv region, with damages to buildings and one woman injured (Pravda).
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На думку президента Франції, під час перемир'я можуть початись переговори про гарантії безпеки
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Євросоюз запропонував Україні взаємовигідну угоду щодо видобутку критичних мінералів
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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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NV
Ризик втрати військової допомоги США / Україна протримається в поточному темпі до літа, найважчим буде дефіцит ракет до ЗРК Patriot — WSJ
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Ukrinform
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"Слуга народу" – лідер з фінансування. "Голос" отримав від держави менше за ОПЗЖ. А ЄС – більше за Батьківщину через гендерну квоту
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10:00⇢Elections Await Peace
⌨The newspapers focus on election discussions amidst wartime, with reports that elections will only be held after the war ends and Zelenskyy's legitimacy remains undisputed (Novoe Vremya, Rada). Coverage includes analysis of party funding during wartime (Liga.net) and EU's proposed minerals agreement with Ukraine (Pravda). The US weapons supply impact (TSN) and Trump's potential meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy (UNIAN, Radio Svoboda) remain in focus.
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Ще 79 ворожих безпілотників-імітаторів локаційно втрачено, повідомили ПС
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За словами президента Сербії, Белград мав утриматися під час голосування за європейську резолюцію Генеральної асамблеї ООН
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The Russian president said he would “work with pleasure” with any foreign investors to develop Russia’s mineral resources, including those in occupied Ukraine.
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Гербст не виключає, що нинішнє спілкування Трампа із Путіним може бути його своєрідним способом комунікації із диктаторами
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NV
Велике інтерв'ю NV / Валерій Залужний — про те, що дає росіянам перевагу і точно не є ключем до перемоги
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12:47⇢Half Trillion Recovery Bill
⌨The newspapers report on World Bank's new assessment that Ukraine needs $524 billion for reconstruction (Ukrinform UA, Glavcom). Putin invites US investors to develop mineral resources in occupied territories (Kyiv Post), while former US ambassador discusses Trump's communications with Putin (Liga.net). Defense updates show Ukraine's air defense intercepting 139 out of 220 Russian projectiles (Pravda). EU reportedly holds a €200 billion aid package for negotiations (UNIAN), as Macron defends Ukraine's interests in Washington (Hromadske).
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Heading into its fourth year of full-scale war, Ukraine’s economy has been battered. But transitioning back to some semblance of normality will not happen overnight.
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Radio Svoboda
"Мы с тобою в России остались одни". Три года войне в Украине
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Київметробуд має сплатити 139 млн гривень в бюджет Києва – суд ухвалив остаточне рішення у справі
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Сергій Білан, призначений у Державну фіскальну службу одночасно з Насіровим, став фігурантом кримінальної справи НАБУ
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16:06⇢Half Trillion Deal Meets Youth Exodus
⌨The newspapers report on Poland preparing a new €200 million military aid package (Glavcom), while Ukraine's central bank warns of prolonged economic recovery even after peace (Kyiv Post). The NYT reveals details of a proposed $500 billion US-Ukraine agreement with security guarantees (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). Russian attacks on Kramatorsk resulted in one death and 14 injuries (Pravda), as young men reportedly plan mass exodus from Ukraine (TSN).
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A senior Brussels official said developing Ukraine’s rare earth minerals with Europe would be on fair terms, which is not something the US president is offering Kyiv.
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Окупанти завдали ударів по приватному сектору міста
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Час для підтвердження статусу критичності, який спливав 28 лютого, продовжили на місяць
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Також Єврокомісія готує оборонний пакет, подробиці оголосять 6 березня
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Ukrainska Pravda
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19:07⇢EU Challenges Trump's Mineral Rights
⌨The newspapers report on competing mineral rights negotiations between Ukraine and international powers. While Ukraine and US reportedly reached agreement details (Pravda, UNIAN, Novoe Vremya), Europe attempts to counter Trump's $500 billion rare earth deal (Kyiv Post). In parallel, European leaders prepare for a security meeting in Britain (Liga.net), as Russian strikes on Kramatorsk leave one dead and 16 wounded (Ukrinform UA).
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The UK, as well as Baltic and Nordic nations are pushing for immediate action while France, Germany, and Italy are opposed.
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Radio Svoboda
"Не дадут забыть, кто ты". Потомки депортированных чеченцев и ингушей
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The deal is reportedly less onerous, yet lacks security guarantees for Ukraine
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США відмовилися від права на $500 доходу, буде створено спільний фонд для інвестицій в Україну, але гарантій безпеки немає
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Zelensky could sign the deal as early as Friday
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Liga.net
Українська влада поки планує візит
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Liga.net
Українська влада поки планує візит
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22:44⇢Minerals Deal Sets DC Visit
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a potential minerals agreement between Ukraine and the US, with Zelensky possibly signing it in Washington on February 28 (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda). Sources indicate Trump's team has proposed a meeting with Zelensky during this visit (UNIAN, Liga.net). Meanwhile, a Russian drone hit a building in Kyiv (Glavcom), as White House suggests any Ukraine-Russia agreement would leave both sides "somewhat dissatisfied" (TSN).
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