The classified Signal chat the Trump team sloppily sent to the press included slamming Europe as “freeloaders”; Witkoff was receiving the top-secret messages during a meeting at the Kremlin.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 26.03.2025.
It displays 109 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.03.2025 ⇢ Day Putin's Black Sea Wishlist Met Resistance
⌨Following the Riyadh talks, international newspapers characterized the Black Sea deal as "Putin's wishlist" (The Guardian) that could hand him victory without concessions (The Times). CIA Director's statement that Ukrainians would fight "with bare hands" if necessary highlighted Ukrainian resolve amidst negotiations.
Macron's announcement of €2 billion in military aid during Zelensky's visit to France came with a demand that Russia agree to a ceasefire without preconditions, directly challenging Trump's approach. NATO Secretary General Rutte declared Russia the "darkest threat" to the Alliance.
US envoy Grenell faced backlash for falsely claiming Ukrainian nuclear weapons belonged to Russia. Reports indicated Europe retreated from plans to deploy peacekeepers in Ukraine.
Military actions continued with Russia sentencing captured Azov fighters to 13-23 years in prison and launching a massive drone attack on Kharkiv by evening, with casualties mounting as fires spread through the city.
Macron's announcement of €2 billion in military aid during Zelensky's visit to France came with a demand that Russia agree to a ceasefire without preconditions, directly challenging Trump's approach. NATO Secretary General Rutte declared Russia the "darkest threat" to the Alliance.
US envoy Grenell faced backlash for falsely claiming Ukrainian nuclear weapons belonged to Russia. Reports indicated Europe retreated from plans to deploy peacekeepers in Ukraine.
Military actions continued with Russia sentencing captured Azov fighters to 13-23 years in prison and launching a massive drone attack on Kharkiv by evening, with casualties mounting as fires spread through the city.
26.03.2025
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Ukrinform (En.)
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До вторгнення 40% водопроводів країни перебували в критичному стані. Війна погіршила ситуацію
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05:18⇢CIA Chief: Ukrainians Would Fight Bare-Handed
⌨The newspapers report on CIA Director's statement that Ukrainians would fight "with bare hands" if necessary (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, Glavcom), highlighting Ukrainian determination in the conflict. A US-Ukraine agreement on safe Black Sea navigation has been reached (Ukrinform), while Trump is reportedly considering six Russian demands regarding the Black Sea (UNIAN). Ukraine also faces significant infrastructure challenges, with water supply restoration requiring $11 billion and 10 years (Liga.net). Headlines mention explosions in Okhritka, Cherkasy, and Kryvyi Rih (TSN) and a massive drone attack overnight (Glavcom). A US security text breach revealed criticism of Europe as "freeloaders" (Kyiv Post).
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“No one can accuse Ukraine of not moving towards sustainable peace after this,” Zelensky said after grain passage deal is okayed, but wonders if US envoy is again parroting Kremlin talking points
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За словами американського лідера, він сам вдавався до подібної стратегії під час укладання угод у минулому
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08:08⇢Black Sea Deal Sparks Divergent Interpretations
⌨The newspapers report on the Black Sea deal negotiations in Riyadh, with significant discrepancies in the statements from the US, Ukraine, and Russia (Novoe Vremya, Radio Svoboda). Trump's assessment contradicts intelligence data according to Senate hearings (Glavcom), with Trump claiming Russia is stalling but wants to end the war (Liga.net). Zelensky welcomed the grain passage deal but expressed concern about US envoy Witkoff's stance, suggesting he may be repeating Kremlin talking points (Kyiv Post). The Times suggests the Black Sea agreement would be a victory for Putin without Russian concessions (UNIAN). Meanwhile, combat continues with 207 clashes along the frontline and ongoing Ukrainian operations in Kursk region (Ukrinform).
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Top Baltic diplomats meet with Rubio to urge continued aid to Ukraine and more pressure on Russia to achieve sustainable peace.
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Затриманим може загрожувати довічне ув'язнення
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РФ продовжує атакувати енергосистему України, попри обіцяний 30-денний мораторій
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Politicians and diplomats have blasted Trump’s special representative Grenell over his claim that the nuclear weapons Ukrainians gave up weren’t theirs, they belonged to Russia.
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Фрост з «Азову» про роботу розвідників, найжорсткіші операції в лісі, Азовсталь і теракт в Оленівці!
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11:05⇢Black Sea Deal Labeled "Putin's Wishlist"
⌨The newspapers report on controversy surrounding a Black Sea agreement that appears to favor Putin's interests (TSN, UNIAN, The Guardian). US envoy Grenell faces backlash for claiming Ukrainian nuclear weapons belonged to Russia, drawing criticism from politicians and diplomats (Kyiv Post). Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite promising a 30-day moratorium, with eight strikes since March 18 (Liga.net) and an overnight drone attack involving 117 UAVs (Pravda). Meanwhile, Ukrainian deputies are reportedly hiding their assets inside the parliament building, alarming anti-corruption authorities (Glavcom).
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Politicians and diplomats have blasted Trump’s special representative Richard Grenell over his claim that the nuclear weapons Ukrainians gave up weren’t theirs, they belonged to Russia.
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For sure the Kremlin is sending less tanks to the battlefield. It could be they’re saving tanks for a big offensive. It could be FPV drones have pushed Russia to the bottom of its tank barrel.
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Генсек НАТО наголосив, що Альянс захищатиме своїх членів і Путіну це має бути ясно
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Генсек НАТО наголосив, що Альянс захищатиме своїх членів і Путіну це має бути ясно
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13:20⇢Azov Fighters Sentenced to 23 Years in Russian Prisons
⌨The newspapers report on Russia sentencing captured Ukrainian Azov fighters to 13-23 years in harsh prison colonies (Glavcom, Pravda). NATO Secretary General Rutte declared Russia the "darkest threat" to the Alliance (Liga.net). Analysis suggests Russia may be running out of tanks, with 10,000 destroyed since the invasion began (Kyiv Post). Other reports discuss Trump giving Putin "seven trump cards" in war negotiations (Novoe Vremya), Zelensky citing 117 overnight drones as evidence Russia is prolonging the war (Ukrinform UA), and Budanov revealing when the Kremlin plans to end the war (TSN).
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Технічні порушення режиму тиші повинні фіксувати монітори та передавати ці дані до США, заявив Ігор Жовква
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Деякі німецькі юристи, консультанти та лобісти, які раніше працювали у Росії, змінили риторику та почали брати участь у заходах щодо України та навіть приїздять до Львова та Києва.
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“Neutral” China is a big source of high-tech weapons-making equipment used by Russia, but Kyiv’s spy agency says Germany, Austria, Italy, Taiwan and the US are helping the Kremlin as well.
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Пошук альтернатив пов’язаний з тим, що європейські країни стикаються з політичними та логістичними обмеженнями, розповіли співрозмовники медіа
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16:35⇢Europe Retreats From Ukraine Troop Deployment Plans
⌨The newspapers report on European allies seeking alternatives to sending troops to Ukraine due to political and logistical constraints (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Reuters). Military updates include 156 combat clashes with the fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform), while a Ukrainian F-16 pilot claims over 80% of their missiles hit targets (Pravda). Ukraine's intelligence agency highlights China and several Western countries as sources of machine tools used in Russian arms production (Kyiv Post), while Russia allegedly circumvents sanctions by purchasing explosive components from fertilizer manufacturers (UNIAN, Bloomberg). The General Staff denied Russian accusations that Ukraine violated the energy truce (Glavcom).
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Російські виробники вибухівки використовують компанії з виробництва добрив, щоб обійти санкції
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Radio Svoboda
"Скорую ждала пять дней". Почему экстренная медпомощь не приходит вовремя
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19:14⇢Macron Pledges €2 Billion Military Aid to Ukraine
⌨The newspapers report on a new air alert announced across Ukraine (Glavcom, TSN). French President Macron has declared a €2 billion military aid package for Ukraine (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN) and made a "sharp statement" demanding Russia agree to a ceasefire without preconditions (TSN). Bloomberg reports that Russian explosive manufacturers are using fertilizer companies to circumvent sanctions and purchase raw materials (Liga.net). Meanwhile, emergency medical services face serious delays, with one report mentioning a patient waiting five days for an ambulance (Radio Svoboda).
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Наразі Володимир Зеленський перебуває з візитом у Франції
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22:42⇢Massive Russian Drone Attack on Kharkiv
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's massive attack on Kharkiv, with multiple sources noting casualties are rising and fires have broken out in the city and nearby Zolochiv (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, UNIAN). Meanwhile, French President Macron has announced €2 billion in military aid for Ukraine during President Zelensky's visit to France, with details of the aid package being disclosed (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). Additionally, there are discussions about Ukraine's potential NATO membership possibly becoming part of a peace agreement (TSN).
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Ahead of Ukraine security summit, Macron announces $2.2B aid package as he and Zelensky outline their respective positions on peace.
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