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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 28.02.2025.
It displays 126 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.02.2025 ⇢ Day White House Door Slammed
⌨Russia launched 208 drones overnight, with Ukrainian forces neutralizing 204 through interceptions and electronic warfare. Emergency power outages returned to multiple regions. Russian forces briefly breached the Sumy border before being repelled.
The anticipated White House meeting between Zelensky and Trump devolved into a public confrontation, broadcast live. The Ukrainian delegation left prematurely after Trump claimed Zelensky was "not ready for peace." The planned minerals and security agreement remained unsigned. Following the confrontation, Zelensky held urgent calls with Macron and NATO leadership.
By evening, global leaders rallied to support Ukraine as Trump demanded Zelensky explicitly state his desire for peace before any future negotiations. Russian forces launched a new wave of drone attacks on Kharkiv, targeting medical facilities and residential areas.
The anticipated White House meeting between Zelensky and Trump devolved into a public confrontation, broadcast live. The Ukrainian delegation left prematurely after Trump claimed Zelensky was "not ready for peace." The planned minerals and security agreement remained unsigned. Following the confrontation, Zelensky held urgent calls with Macron and NATO leadership.
By evening, global leaders rallied to support Ukraine as Trump demanded Zelensky explicitly state his desire for peace before any future negotiations. Russian forces launched a new wave of drone attacks on Kharkiv, targeting medical facilities and residential areas.
28.02.2025
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03:02⇢Minerals Deal Ready As Kharkiv Burns
⌨The newspapers report on Zelensky's arrival in the US (TSN) amid Trump's refusal to apologize for his "dictator" comment while expressing "respect" for Zelensky (Liga.net). The US-Ukraine minerals agreement is ready for signing (UNIAN), as ISW reports Putin signals no territorial concessions (Pravda). Russia launched a massive strike on Kharkiv's energy infrastructure (Novoe Vremya), while 118 combat clashes continue on the frontline, particularly in Pokrovsk (Ukrinform).
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05:24
Kyiv Post
More awkward interactions between the US leader and European guests to the White House, as Starmer pushes back on comments from Trump and his Vice President about Ukraine and the free press.
05:24
05:33
Окупанти традиційно не повідомляють про влучання і всі дрони оголошують нібито знищеними чи перехопленими
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06:48
The US president said he was “open to many things” in terms of security guarantees but that he wanted to get a Russia-Ukraine deal in place first.
06:48
07:22
За даними країни-терористки, переговори тривали шість з половиною годин
07:22
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07:24⇢Blackouts Follow Drone Swarm
⌨The newspapers report on multiple overnight developments: a new round of emergency power outages across several regions (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya), following Russian attacks with over 200 Shaheds (TSN). In diplomatic developments, US-Russia talks in Istanbul lasted 6.5 hours and led to plans for another meeting (Liga.net), while Trump has shown a softer stance on Ukraine but made no concrete security commitments (Kyiv Post, UNIAN). The frontline sees 128 clashes, with heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk (Ukrinform).
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Glavcom
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08:23
NV
У ЗМІ оприлюднили деталі візиту Зеленського до Вашингтона
08:23
08:58
Функціонування системи "Шлях" обмежили комерційними вантажами
08:58
09:23
Росія скорочує зерновий експорт через санкції та урядові рішення. Україна могла б зайняти звільнені ринкові ніші, якби не державні менеджери
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10:00⇢Aid Drivers Locked Out
⌨The newspapers report on government restrictions on humanitarian aid drivers using the "Shlyakh" system (UNIAN, Novoe Vremya), while a summit on Ukraine security is being organized in Britain with over ten leaders (Pravda). Agricultural exports face challenges, with Ukraine potentially missing opportunities in markets vacated by sanctioned Russia (Liga.net). Meanwhile, diplomatic discussions continue about US involvement in the UN (Glavcom) and Europe's potential pivot toward China amid Trump uncertainty (Radio Svoboda).
10:48
As of 9 a.m., 107 drones have been confirmed shot down across Kharkiv, Kyiv, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, and several other regions.
10:48
11:05
Meaghan Mobbs, daughter of Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Ukraine envoy, heads a charity that supports Ukraine. In an exclusive interview, she talks to Kyiv Post about the US moral obligation to help.
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11:22
Керівник ЦПД Коваленко наголосив, що українські сили знають про задум росіян і дають відсіч
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12:12
Radio Svoboda
"Памятник безысходности". 500 миллионов на мемориалы войне в Украине
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12:29
Війна в Україні стала точкою впливу у тихій війні між Вашингтоном та Пекіном
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12:56⇢Sumy Border Breach Repelled
⌨The newspapers report on Russian forces crossing the border in Sumy region, with Ukrainian defense forces repelling the attack (Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN). In diplomatic coverage, Gen. Kellogg's daughter argues against "peace at all costs" (Kyiv Post), while analysis suggests Trump's positions align with Chinese interests regarding Ukraine (Liga.net). Defense forces destroyed Russian thermobaric ammunition depot near Selydove and struck Ilsky oil refinery (Ukrinform UA).
13:21
NV
Пограбування почалося / Які ресурси на окупованих територіях України Кремль може запропонувати Трампу — детальний розбір NV Бізнес
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14:38
Уряд встановить жорсткіший контроль і прискорить процедуру скасування броні
14:38
14:55
The hundreds of billions of euros figures kicking around are between one-third and four-fifths of the entire United States defense budget.
14:55
15:11
NV
«Сталося прозріння» / Зеленський засвоїв важливий урок у спілкуванні з Трампом — CNN
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15:52⇢Blackouts Return as Europe Arms Up
⌨The newspapers report on emergency power outages implemented in Kyiv and several regions (Glavcom, TSN). Europe plans major defense spending increases, potentially reaching one-third to four-fifths of US defense budget (Kyiv Post). Ukrainian Air Forces attacked an FSB border post in Russia's Bryansk region (Novoe Vremya), while the EU summit prepares security guarantees for Ukraine (Pravda). Former POWs receive mobilization deferrals (UNIAN).
16:14
Справу про заволодіння коштами Укргазбанку у 2014-2020 роках скерували до суду
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Radio Svoboda
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Ukrainska Pravda
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17:20
Американський президент особисто зустрів українського колегу на вході
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17:36
Zelensky arrived at the White House after meeting lawmakers in a bipartisan meeting. The two presidents are expected to sign a bilateral security deal involving Ukraine’s resources and US support.
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17:47⇢Oval Office Sparks Fly
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the ongoing Zelensky-Trump meeting at the White House (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Radio Svoboda, Ukrinform UA). Trump promised to "send weapons to Ukraine" (Glavcom), while media notes a heated debate between the leaders (TSN, UNIAN). The meeting includes discussions on a bilateral security and minerals agreement (Kyiv Post), with Trump personally greeting Zelensky at the entrance (Liga.net).
17:52
18:09
Zelensky arrived at the White House after meeting lawmakers in a bipartisan meeting, where the two leaders soon launched into a heated discussion about the pending security deal.
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18:09
Трамп знову назвав неправдиві дані про те, що США нібито передали Україні допомогу на $350 млрд
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18:09
Ukrinform (En.)
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18:17
Ukrainska Pravda
18:17
18:17
Трамп знову назвав неправдиві дані про те, що США нібито передали Україні допомогу на $350 млрд
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18:25
Трамп знову назвав неправдиві дані про те, що США нібито передали Україні допомогу на $350 млрд
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18:34
The two presidents clashed in a highly contentious press conference where Zelensky challenged Trump on several of his false or misleading statements. Progress on the security deal is unclear.
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18:45⇢White House Meeting Implodes
⌨The newspapers report on a heated confrontation between Zelensky and Trump during their White House meeting, which ended prematurely (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, TSN). Trump claimed Zelensky was "not ready for peace" (Glavcom, TSN), while the two leaders openly argued on live television over Trump's claims about aid amounts (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN). The Ukrainian delegation left the White House early, with the planned joint press conference canceled.
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18:58
Ukrinform (En.)
18:58
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19:30
Kyiv Post
After their heated discussion, Trump posted a message on social media, claiming that Zelensky was “not ready for peace” and that he “disrespected the United States of America.”
19:30
20:19
The two presidents clashed in a highly contentious press conference where Zelensky challenged Trump on several of his false or misleading statements.
20:19
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20:35
Kyiv Post
After their heated discussion, Trump posted a message on social media, claiming that Zelensky was “not ready for peace” and that he “disrespected the United States of America.”
20:35
20:52
Ukrainska Pravda
20:52
21:17
21:43
The Elysee Palace confirmed that Macron and Zelensky had a conversation but did not share details. Zelensky was also in contact with Rutte, Financial Times journalist Christopher Miller reported.
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Glavcom
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21:44⇢Allies Rally After White House Rupture
⌨The newspapers report on the aftermath of the failed White House meeting, with Zelensky making his first public statement following the dispute with Trump (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). World leaders, including Macron and NATO's chief, held calls with Zelensky after the confrontation (Kyiv Post, Liga.net). The planned bilateral agreement remained unsigned as Zelensky left the White House early (Ukrinform, TSN).
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22:10
Конфлікт, який виник між Зеленським і Трампом у Вашингтоні, викликав шок і спровокував шквал реакцій
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