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25.04.2025

25.04.2025Day Russia's General Died as Crimea Declared Lost

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 25.04.2025.

It displays 87 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.04.2025Day Russia's General Died as Crimea Declared Lost
Russia intensified attacks overnight, with a deadly strike on Pavlohrad killing three people including a child. Morning brought confirmation of high-ranking Russian General Staff officer Yaroslav Moskalyk's assassination near Moscow when his car was bombed.

Reuters published Trump's full peace proposal, revealing demands that Ukraine cede Crimea permanently. Trump explicitly stated "Crimea will stay with Russia" and claimed Zelensky understands this reality. He also demanded Ukraine immediately sign a rare earth metals agreement.

Zelensky acknowledged Ukraine lacks weapons to liberate Crimea by force but stated Ukraine won't legally recognize any occupied territories. He revealed details of Ukraine's counter-proposal to Trump's plan, which emphasizes the need for a complete ceasefire first.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied receiving official signals about US withdrawal from negotiations despite Trump reportedly threatening to exit talks next week without an agreement.
25.04.2025
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04:11Trump Declares "Both Sides Want Peace" As UK Predicts Summer Ceasefire

The newspapers report on new Trump statements suggesting Russia and Ukraine "both want peace" despite hatred, as he urges the sides to negotiate (Kyiv Post, Glavcom). UK Prime Minister Starmer reportedly expressed hope for a ceasefire in Ukraine by summer (Pravda, UNIAN). Russian attacks on Kharkiv continue (Glavcom), while Zelensky received a report from Commander Syrskyi about Russian assault attempts during a massive strike (Ukrinform UA). Other coverage includes Kyiv's housing rental prices stabilizing after years of fluctuation (Liga.net) and an interview with actor Cillian Murphy about film's potential to change the world (LB.ua).
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06:33Russian Drone Strike Kills Child in Pavlohrad

The newspapers report on Russia's intensified attacks, with a drone strike on Pavlohrad killing three people including a child and injuring ten others (Liga.net, Pravda). Fighting has escalated across the front with 175 combat engagements reported in the last day (Ukrinform UA). NATO Chief Rutte met with Trump's cabinet and stated he doesn't see the US withdrawing from peace discussions, adding that Russia remains a long-term threat (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, Trump reportedly doesn't view Russia as an obstacle to ceasefire (Novoe Vremya) but is viewing the war primarily through Putin's perspective (UNIAN).
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10:25Russian General Assassinated Near Moscow

The newspapers report on the killing of a high-ranking Russian General Staff officer Yaroslav Moskalyk near Moscow, with multiple Ukrainian sources confirming the assassination (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). Meanwhile, Russian forces struck Pavlohrad, killing three people including a child and injuring 14 others (Pravda). Fighting has intensified across the frontlines with 175 combat engagements recorded in the past day (Ukrinform). Other coverage includes analysis of the differences between Trump's peace plan and Ukraine's response (UNIAN) and a resident of Pokrovsk expressing belief the city will remain Ukrainian despite Russian advances (Ukrinform UA).
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13:28Trump Declares Crimea Lost As Peace Talks Falter

The newspapers report on tensions in US-Ukraine peace negotiations, with Trump stating Crimea "will remain with Russia" as part of any war-ending deal (Novoe Vremya, Pravda). Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tykhy responded that no official signals about US withdrawal from negotiations have been received, claiming public statements are part of a "communication strategy" (Liga.net, UNIAN). Meanwhile, Ukraine's Security Service arrested a vessel from Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea (Glavcom). New documents reveal gaps between Trump's team demands and what Kyiv is willing to consider in peace talks (Kyiv Post).
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16:58Reuters Reveals Trump's Ukraine-Russia Peace Proposal

The newspapers report on Reuters obtaining the full text of a proposed US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia (Novoe Vremya, Pravda). President Zelensky honored Kyiv residents killed in the April 24 Russian strike (Glavcom) and stated Ukraine lacks sufficient weapons to liberate Crimea by force (UNIAN). Meanwhile, the Kremlin claims Putin's aide Vitkoff discussed resuming direct Ukraine-Russia negotiations (Liga.net). Trump indicated Ukraine-Russia talks are "coming along" and may meet with Zelensky this weekend (Kyiv Post), while frontline fighting continues with 63 clashes reported, particularly intense in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors (Ukrinform).
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23:04Trump Demands Ukraine Sign Rare Earth Metals Deal

The newspapers report on ongoing peace negotiations, with Trump claiming Ukraine is delaying signing a rare earth metals agreement (Novoe Vremya, Pravda). President Zelensky discussed what security guarantees Ukraine seeks from the US (Glavcom) and responded to Trump's peace plan with counterproposals in London (Ukrinform UA). Russia destroyed a "Hospitallers" battalion base in Pavlohrad, killing three and injuring 15 (Liga.net). Trump stated most points of a Ukraine deal have been agreed upon, suggesting high-level meetings are needed (UNIAN), while Radio Svoboda reports on "Witkoff's peace initiatives" being delivered to the Kremlin.