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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 26.05.2025.
It displays 76 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.05.2025 ⇢ Day Western Powers Lifted Long-Range Strike Restrictions
⌨Russia launched its third consecutive night of massive attacks, with Ukrainian forces neutralizing a record 288 drones and 9 cruise missiles. Trump sharply criticized Putin, calling him "completely crazy" while US lawmakers prepared sanctions even without Trump's approval.
The major development came midday when German Chancellor Merz announced that the US, UK, France, and Germany had lifted restrictions on using Western long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia. The Kremlin reportedly "panicked" following this announcement. The Netherlands confirmed delivery of its final batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Intelligence reports painted a concerning picture, with Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Chief warning Russia could be technically ready for new aggression against Europe within 2-4 years after the current war ends. Zelensky stated intelligence shows Russia has no plans to end the war and is preparing new offensive operations. Russian forces now control four settlements in Sumy region.
The major development came midday when German Chancellor Merz announced that the US, UK, France, and Germany had lifted restrictions on using Western long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia. The Kremlin reportedly "panicked" following this announcement. The Netherlands confirmed delivery of its final batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Intelligence reports painted a concerning picture, with Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Chief warning Russia could be technically ready for new aggression against Europe within 2-4 years after the current war ends. Zelensky stated intelligence shows Russia has no plans to end the war and is preparing new offensive operations. Russian forces now control four settlements in Sumy region.
26.05.2025
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01:10⇢Trump Condemns Putin's Killing of Ukrainians
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's criticism of Putin's actions in Ukraine. Trump stated "I don't like what Putin is doing, he's killing people" (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). US lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to protect Ukrainian parolees in America amid conflicting reports about their status (Kyiv Post). Germany's Foreign Ministry calls for new Western sanctions in response to recent Russian attacks, believing the EU will agree to additional restrictions (Liga.net). The Economist warns that Russian attacks using 1,000 strike drones could become a reality (Pravda), while monitors report Ukraine is currently under missile attack (UNIAN).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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After welcoming more than 170,000 Ukrainians fleeing war, the US now has a responsibility to provide stability, not uncertainty, a policy advocate tells Kyiv Post.
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Внаслідок чергового обстрілу російських окупантів є двоє постраждалих
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Kyiv Post
US President and Republican lawmakers vow sanctions as realization grows that the Russian leader is the biggest obstacle to peace.
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Немає ознак того, що стратегічна кампанія РФ досягає хоч якоїсь мети, крім страждань мирного населення і витрат мільярдів доларів на ракетні удари.
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Президент США, говорячи про диктатора РФ, каже, що не розуміє, "що сталося із цим хлопцем"
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06:30⇢Trump Blasts "Completely Crazy" Putin
⌨The newspapers report on President Trump's harsh criticism of Putin following recent Russian attacks on Ukraine. Trump expressed shock, stating "I don't know what the hell happened to him" and that Putin has "gone completely crazy" (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda). US lawmakers are preparing severe sanctions against Russia even without Trump's approval (UNIAN). Meanwhile, Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service chief warns that Russia could be technically ready for new aggression against Europe within 2-4 years after the current war ends (Ukrinform UA). Ukrainian media also discusses the war's moral dimension, noting Russia's strategic campaign achieves nothing but civilian suffering (LB.ua).
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Kyiv Post
In a Truth Social post, Trump says Putin “has gone absolutely crazy,” slams Zelensky’s rhetoric, and insists the war “would never have started” under his presidency.
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Kyiv Post
For the third sleepless night in a row, Ukrainians faced massive Russian drone and missile attacks, hitting multiple regions, causing destruction and injuries across the country.
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Йдеться про населені пункти Володимирівка та Веселівка, повідомив речник ДПСУ
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Liga.net
Затримано п’ятьох учасників ворожого осередку, стверджують у спецслужбі
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09:02
Загалом окупанти застосували 364 ракети та безпілотники
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25 травня завершився обмін у форматі "1000 на 1000".
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09:21⇢Record-Breaking Drone Attack Neutralized
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's third consecutive night of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized 288 drones and shot down 9 cruise missiles in what appears to be a record-breaking attack (Liga.net, Pravda, Kyiv Post). The "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange was completed on May 25, with emotional reunions between children and their returned POW parents (LB.ua). Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Chief warns that Russia could be technically ready for new aggression against Europe within 2-4 years after the current war ends (UNIAN, Ukrinform).
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Explosions rocked multiple Russian regions overnight as drones allegedly targeted a Shahed drone factory in Tatarstan and a missile-linked chemical plant in Ivanovo, over 1,000 km from Ukraine.
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25 травня завершився обмін у форматі 1000 на 1000.
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Очільник СЗР Іващенко наголосив, що ці 25 млн – це зокрема і трудові ресурси, які потрібні російській економіці
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За словами Коваленка, деякі дрони ще з 2024 року керуються за допомогою дистанційного управління
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Liga.net
У Росії немає сил розвивати наступ на сам Харків, йдеться про прикордоння
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Ukraine’s president Zelensky voiced his judgement of Russia’s leader after Moscow’s overnight aerial assault, the largest drone and missile barrage since the start of the full-scale invasion.
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Німецький канцлер заявив, що "коаліція охочих" зробить усе можливе, щоб надалі підтримувати Україну військовим шляхом
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The German chancellor said a similar decision has also been made by the US, UK and France, which would allow Kyiv to strike targets inside Russia using Western long-range weaponry.
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14:07⇢Western Powers Lift Long-Range Strike Restrictions
⌨The newspapers report on a major policy change regarding Western weapons for Ukraine. German Chancellor Merz announced that the US, UK, France, and Germany have lifted restrictions on using long-range Western weapons to strike targets inside Russia (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). The "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange was completed on May 25, with emotional family reunions as children greeted parents returning from captivity (LB.ua). Media also discusses Putin's motives for attacking Ukraine (Radio Svoboda) and Macron's claim that Trump knows Putin is lying to him (UNIAN).
14:13
Ukrainska Pravda
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Radio Svoboda
Перейти на нелегальный статус. Политэмигранты без загранпаспортов
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Liga.net
За даними джерела, Берлін хоче відправити Україні ракети PAC-2, а не новіші PAC-3
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У Коордштабі зазначили, що приблизно кожен третій звільнений боєць перебував у полоні понад три роки
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Ukrinform (En.)
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18:54⇢F-16 Jets Arrive as Long-Range Weapons Restrictions Lifted
⌨The newspapers report on a historic 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange with Russia, with approximately one-third of freed Ukrainian soldiers having been in captivity for over three years (Liga.net). Western allies have made significant military aid decisions, including lifting restrictions on long-range weapons use against Russian territory and the Netherlands delivering its final batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine (Glavcom, Pravda, Kyiv Post). President Zelensky stated intelligence shows Russia has no plans to end the war (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA), while German sources predict a protracted conflict (UNIAN). Ukrainian forces have formed a motorcycle unit, raising tactical questions (Radio Svoboda).
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ППО, далекобійні дрони, чеська та естонська ініціативи, а також фінансування виробництва в Україні
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The transfer of six fighter jets on Monday completes the Netherlands’ pledge of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
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Загарбники продовжують спроби просуватися, аби створити так звану буферну зону
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The commander-in-chief who used family connections to avoid service during the Vietnam War, and who called KIA soldiers “suckers”, spent a day dedicated to heroes to advance his own agenda.
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