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25.03.2025

25.03.2025Black Sea Ceasefire Takes Shape Amid Riyadh Deadlock

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 25.03.2025.

It displays 94 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.03.2025Black Sea Ceasefire Takes Shape Amid Riyadh Deadlock
After three days of "shuttle diplomacy" in Riyadh, the US, Ukraine, and Russia reached an agreement on Black Sea security, requiring Russian warships to remain in the eastern Black Sea and banning attacks on energy infrastructure. Russia promptly demanded sanctions relief in exchange for implementing the deal, with Trump indicating the US would "consider" these demands.

Following yesterday's 12-hour US-Russia meeting, Ukraine and the US held a second round of talks this morning, which concluded without public breakthrough. Zelensky accused Russia of beginning to manipulate "on the very day of talks." By afternoon, The Telegraph described the negotiations as a "procedural quagmire" rather than diplomatic progress.

Military actions continued with Ukrainian forces reportedly advancing into Demydivka in Russia's Belgorod region and striking Russian troops in Kursk region, eliminating approximately 30 occupiers. Meanwhile, Russian missile strikes on Sumy increased the injury toll to 88, including children, and Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kryvyi Rih by evening.
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05:31Saudi Talks Progress Toward Joint US-Russia Statement

The newspapers report on US-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia that lasted over 12 hours (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform, TSN, UNIAN). The White House has announced progress in talks and a forthcoming "positive" joint statement (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). Meanwhile, US senators from both parties are demanding that Trump transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine (Liga.net, Pravda). In other news, Trump's team mistakenly sent Yemen war plans to a journalist via Signal chat, with Russians having previously attempted to hack similar encrypted communications between Ukrainian officials (Kyiv Post).
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07:50US-Russia Statement Expected To Include Black Sea Ceasefire

The newspapers report on US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia that concluded after 12 hours, with a joint statement expected today (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, TSN). CBS reports this statement may include a ceasefire in the Black Sea (Liga.net). Meanwhile, Ukraine's Air Forces successfully struck Russian military concentrations in Kursk region (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN), with "dozens" of Russian soldiers reportedly eliminated (Novoe Vremya). The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) released information about its achievements on the frontlines, coinciding with SBU Day (Glavcom). The military situation remains intense with 165 clashes reported in the past 24 hours, mostly in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).
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The meeting comes just one day after Russian and American officials met for 12 hours to discuss key security issues, with the Kremlin refusing to share any specific outcomes of the talks.
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10:23Riyadh Peace Talks Conclude As Casualties Mount In Sumy

The newspapers report on a new round of US-Ukraine talks in Riyadh, which have now concluded (Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). This follows yesterday's 12-hour meeting between Russian and American officials, though the Kremlin has not shared specific outcomes (Kyiv Post). Reports also indicate a Russian FSB colonel-general who was in Kyiv during the Maidan shootings was sent by Putin to the peace negotiations (Hromadske). Meanwhile, casualties have increased from a missile strike on Sumy (Glavcom), and Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a military target in Kursk region, eliminating up to 30 Russian occupiers (Pravda).
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Radio Svoboda

Убийства, наркотики, изнасилования. Преступления военных в самоволках

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13:52Riyadh Peace Talks Hit Deadlock

The newspapers report on continued peace talks in Riyadh, where negotiations have reached a deadlock, with Russia blaming the "Ukrainian position" (Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Discussions between Russian and American negotiators lasted over 12 hours but ended without public statements on a truce (Kyiv Post, UNIAN). British intelligence named Ukraine's most successful operation in 2025 (Glavcom), while President Zelensky is scheduled to meet President Macron at the Élysée Palace on March 26, followed by a "coalition of the willing" meeting on March 27 (Liga.net).
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17:09Black Sea Security Deal Reached

The newspapers report on US-Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia that have yielded significant agreements on Black Sea security (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN). The deal requires Russian warships to remain in the eastern Black Sea (Kyiv Post, Pravda) and includes a ban on attacks against energy infrastructure of both countries (Kyiv Post, Liga.net). The White House emphasized that killings on both sides must stop (Liga.net). Additional agreements cover prisoner exchanges and safe shipping (Novoe Vremya). Military analyst Zhdanov also commented on the possibility of ending the war by April 20 (TSN).
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Друга людина після Сирського / Чому Зеленський зробив генерала Гнатова новим очільником Генштабу і як це пов’язано зі станом справ на фронті

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21:42Russia Demands Sanctions Relief for Black Sea Deal

The newspapers report on Russian manipulation in peace negotiations, as Zelensky claims Russians began manipulating on the very day of talks (Pravda, UNIAN). Russia is attempting to use the Black Sea security deal as leverage, demanding sanctions relief in exchange (Kyiv Post, TSN). Meanwhile, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kryvyi Rih, causing fires in the city (Glavcom). Coverage also includes analysis of diplomatic negotiations in Riyadh (Liga.net), Ukrainian strikes damaging Russian energy and military assets (Radio Svoboda), and Zelensky's appointment of General Hnatov as the new Chief of General Staff (Novoe Vremya).
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