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28.03.2025

28.03.2025Day of Poltava Strike and Minerals Deal Dispute

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 28.03.2025.

It displays 94 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.03.2025Day of Poltava Strike and Minerals Deal Dispute
Russia's strike on Poltava's oil and gas facilities early morning demonstrated Putin's disregard for ceasefire discussions, costing Russia $960 million in retaliatory drone strikes at Engels airbase. The General Staff emphasized Ukraine targets only military, not energy infrastructure.

A controversial US-Ukraine minerals agreement dominated midday coverage, with Ukrainian officials criticizing it as "absurd." Trump reportedly demands return of all US aid with interest, potentially threatening Ukraine's EU accession prospects. Government officials confirmed receiving a working draft, not a final version.

By evening, Zelensky announced an urgent meeting of military chiefs regarding Western troop deployments while revealing expanded access to European intelligence. Reports of Ukrainian operations in Belgorod region emerged alongside German intelligence warnings about Russia preparing for NATO conflict.

A massive drone attack on Dnipro by night killed four people, injured 19, and set hotel-restaurant complexes and homes ablaze, highlighting Russia's continued targeting of civilians.
28.03.2025
04:53

05:19Russia Strikes Poltava Oil Facilities Despite Ceasefire Talk

The newspapers report on Russian attacks targeting oil and gas facilities and civilian infrastructure in Poltava despite ceasefire talks (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). Fighting continues across the front with 195 clashes reported and nearly 300 Russian troops neutralized in the Pokrovsk direction (Ukrinform UA). A drone attack on Russia's Engels airbase reportedly cost Moscow $960 million (UNIAN). European leaders promised continued support for Ukraine but remain divided on troop deployment (Pravda). An anthropologist discusses the "tragic chapter" of Ukrainian extermination in Russia (Glavcom).
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08:31

08:34Putin's UN Administration Proposal Slammed by Kyiv

The newspapers report on Putin's proposal for a UN-led transitional administration in Ukraine, which Kyiv sharply criticized (Kyiv Post). Despite Putin's demands, the EU is preparing a 17th sanctions package against Russia (Liga.net). The ISW analysis shows Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine's critical and civilian infrastructure, potentially undermining Trump's plans (Novoe Vremya). Heavy fighting continues with 209 clashes reported across the front, with one-third occurring in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). Meanwhile, Thailand was hit by a powerful earthquake (Glavcom), and concerns mount about Trump's "red lines" in a mineral resources agreement that reportedly demands Ukraine return all US aid with interest (Pravda).
08:57
09:06
Radio Svoboda

"Атрофия памяти". Парк "героев СВО" на месте лагеря военнопленных

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12:19US-Ukraine Resources Deal Faces Fierce Criticism

The newspapers report on tensions surrounding a US-Ukraine natural resources agreement, with Ukrainian officials criticizing it as "absurd" and potentially threatening EU accession (UNIAN, Novoe Vremya). Trump reportedly demands return of all US aid with interest (Novoe Vremya). Russia struck Naftogaz facilities, damaging gas production (Pravda). Secretary of State Rubio stated it's too early for high-level negotiations with Russia (Liga.net). Moldova approved a Russian weightlifter's visit despite her illegal trips to Crimea (Glavcom). Questions emerged about Pentagon Chief Hegseth potentially having a Russian email account (Kyiv Post).
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14:26
NV

Перехоплення ініціативи / Як українські війська вперше за довгий час відкидають ворога від Покровська — ексклюзив NV

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14:52

15:36Trump Team Rejects "24-Hour Peace" Plan

The newspapers report on Ukraine's military operations, with a limited-scale operation in Belgorod region compared to Kursk (Novoe Vremya), while Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a planned Russian mass assault in Kupiansk (Ukrinform UA). The Ministry of Defense provided updates on demobilization legislation drafting (Glavcom). On the diplomatic front, Trump's team rejected the "peace in 24 hours" idea, stating any Ukraine-Russia peace deal must consider sanctions (Liga.net, UNIAN). An Azov regiment scout urged Ukrainians not to "lose this country for which much blood has been spilled" (LB.ua), while German intelligence warns Russia is preparing for war with NATO (Pravda).
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19:36Ceasefire Begins As Military Chiefs Meet On Western Troops

The newspapers report on a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire that has begun, with Kyiv Post outlining five key aspects including implementation and expert opinions. Zelensky has announced an urgent meeting of military chiefs regarding Western troops for Ukraine (Liga.net, Pravda). Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a Russian mass assault near Kupiansk (UNIAN) and reportedly struck a border checkpoint in Russia's Bryansk region used for launching drones, eliminating up to 40 occupiers (Novoe Vremya). Zelensky also mentioned receiving a revised natural resources agreement from the US with a changed format (Ukrinform UA).
19:59

22:16Deadly Drone Strike Ignites Dnipro

The newspapers report on a Russian drone attack on Dnipro that has caused significant casualties. According to multiple sources, four people have been killed and 15 injured, including a pregnant woman (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, Glavcom, Pravda, Liga.net). The attack damaged a hotel-restaurant complex and residential buildings, causing fires (UNIAN, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). Meanwhile, intense fighting continues along the frontline with 157 clashes reported, including 72 assaults repelled specifically in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).