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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 26.06.2025.
It displays 63 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.06.2025 ⇢ Day Fifty Drones Hit Moscow
⌨Ukrainian outlets led morning coverage with reports of fifty drones striking Moscow and forcing flight diversions at Vnukovo airport, marking a significant escalation in drone warfare. Russian forces responded with intensified ground attacks, recording 154 combat clashes within twenty-four hours.
By midmorning, Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi claimed Russia's summer offensive was "choking" and that Ukrainian forces had halted Russian advances near Sumy region, stabilizing the front line. This contradicted previous days' reports of sustained Russian pressure in the area.
The afternoon brought another prisoner exchange with Russia, with Zelensky announcing the return of Ukrainian military personnel including officers and soldiers under twenty-five. Media published extensive photo and video coverage of the swap.
Evening reports revealed that drones had destroyed Russian air defense systems in Crimea while Europe formalized establishment of a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian war crimes. The White House reportedly recommended ending funding for investigations into Russian crimes in Ukraine.
By midmorning, Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi claimed Russia's summer offensive was "choking" and that Ukrainian forces had halted Russian advances near Sumy region, stabilizing the front line. This contradicted previous days' reports of sustained Russian pressure in the area.
The afternoon brought another prisoner exchange with Russia, with Zelensky announcing the return of Ukrainian military personnel including officers and soldiers under twenty-five. Media published extensive photo and video coverage of the swap.
Evening reports revealed that drones had destroyed Russian air defense systems in Crimea while Europe formalized establishment of a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian war crimes. The White House reportedly recommended ending funding for investigations into Russian crimes in Ukraine.
26.06.2025
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Зарплати європейських СЕО перевищують українські у 5–15 разів – залежно від компанії та галузі
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06:08
Air defenses engaged, Vnukovo airport restricted, and at least 50 UAVs were reportedly downed across Russia.
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06:09⇢Fifty Drones Hit Moscow
⌨The newspapers report Ukraine launched a major drone offensive against Moscow, with 50 drones targeting Russian regions and forcing flight diversions at Vnukovo airport (Kyiv Post). On the ground, 118 combat clashes occurred with heavy Russian losses reported near Pokrovsk (Ukrinform). Meanwhile, Radio Svoboda reports prisoners who have been held in Russian captivity for over 7 years describe brutal torture, including having all their teeth pulled out with pliers during interrogation (Hromadske). NATO discussions focus on increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP in preparation for potential war with Russia (Radio Svoboda). The media also covers the signing of the Special Tribunal agreement with the Council of Europe for prosecuting Russian aggression crimes (Ukrinform UA).
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07:22
В організації вважають, що для Росії наслідки її ударів по українських містах "передбачувані"
07:22
07:36
В організації вважають, що для Росії наслідки її ударів по українських містах "передбачувані"
07:36
07:57
Ukrainska Pravda
07:57
08:38
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09:08
Українські підрозділи успішно залучають тактику активної оборони та звільняють території прикордоння Сумської області, заявив головком
09:08
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09:24
Коли загроза над нами вже така регулярна і часта, природно в частини українців виник або виникає фаталізм — «якщо судилось померти, то так і буде».
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Українські підрозділи успішно залучають тактику активної оборони та звільняють території прикордоння Сумської області, заявив головком
09:32
09:34⇢Russia's Summer Offensive Stalls
⌨The newspapers report Ukraine's military leadership claims Russia's summer offensive is failing, with Ukrainian forces halting Russian advances near Sumy region and stabilizing the front line (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Commander Syrskyi stated Ukrainian units successfully employed active defense tactics and liberated border territories in Sumy oblast. Meanwhile, 154 combat clashes occurred in 24 hours with intense fighting continuing in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). Radio Svoboda reports Russia is sending disabled soldiers on crutches to fight in Ukraine. A bus carrying over 50 Ukrainians overturned in Romania (Glavcom). Ukrainian media also addressed war fatigue psychology, with a psychologist explaining the fatalistic attitude of "tired of being afraid, if it hits, it hits" that has developed among some Ukrainians (LB.ua). Trump reportedly assured Europe that Russia will not invade while he is president (UNIAN).
09:41
Ukraine’s armed forces Chief says the Russian advance in the Sumy border area has been stopped, tying down 50,000 Kremlin troops, including several elite forces units.
09:41
11:33
Турецький президент пообіцяв провести необхідні контакти для організації зустрічі
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12:12
Kyiv Post
‘With friends like Russia, who needs enemies?’ – asks Senator Kennedy, reminding that when Putin invaded Ukraine, one of the first allies he turned to was Iran, which sent him ammunition.
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Докапіталізація має врятувати Київміськбуд від кризи та відновити будівництво об’єктів. Але повернути довіру інвесторів буде непросто
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13:48
«Укренерго» відіграє ключову роль у функціонуванні енергетичної мережі України під час війни.
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14:22⇢Prisoner Exchange Completed
⌨The newspapers report Ukraine completed another prisoner exchange with Russia, with President Zelensky announcing the successful return of Ukrainian military personnel (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas stated Ukraine represents Europe's main defense line in an interview about EU security (Radio Svoboda). Ukrainian media focus on domestic economic concerns, with Ukrenergo potentially losing hundreds of millions due to government disputes with creditors, threatening the key energy company's wartime operations (LB.ua). Kyivmiskbud approaches recapitalization worth billions to rescue the construction company from crisis, though investor confidence remains low (Liga.net). A personnel scandal involving language ombudsman Taras Kremin continues generating discussion (Glavcom). US Senator Kennedy mocked Putin's relationship with Iran, noting Russia's isolation when "even Google couldn't find Russia" (Kyiv Post).
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Переважна більшість звільнених у четвер захисників утримувалася в неволі з 2022 року
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15:40
The Special Tribunal marks a monumental step for Kyiv in holding Russia responsible for the invasion – but what does it do, and what is its purpose?
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16:27
Раніше Марк Рютте заявляв про підтримку Китаєм воєнних зусиль в Україні
16:27
16:43
Навіть обтічні розмови про вступ України на саміті НАТО припинились. Але "тепла ванна" європейських лідерів для Трампа спрацювала – що отримає Україна
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Ukrainska Pravda
18:47
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19:31⇢Europe Establishes Russia War Crimes Tribunal
⌨The newspapers report on developments following the prisoner exchange, with Ukraine's Security Service releasing exclusive footage of the swap (Ukrinform UA). Europe established a Special Tribunal for prosecuting Russia's crime of aggression, marking a significant legal step for holding Russia accountable for the invasion (Kyiv Post). NATO summit discussions reveal Ukraine's membership talks have stalled, with even preliminary conversations about accession ending, though European leaders succeeded in warming Trump to their position (Liga.net). Ukrainian intelligence drones destroyed Russian air defense systems in Crimea (Pravda). Iran declared "victory" in an unspecified context (Glavcom). The Washington Post assessed Ukraine's economic situation negatively, stating positive developments are not being considered (UNIAN).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Український президент привітав воїнів Центру спеціальних операцій "А" СБУ з річницею та вручив нагороди
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21:53
Навіть обтічні розмови про вступ України на саміті НАТО припинились. Але "тепла ванна" європейських лідерів для Трампа спрацювала – що отримає Україна
21:53
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“I watched the heads of these countries get up, and the love and the passion that they showed for their country was unbelievable,” the US president said. “It was really moving to see it.”
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