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29.04.2025

29.04.2025Day of Defective Mines and Diplomatic Chess

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 29.04.2025.

It displays 87 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.04.2025Day of Defective Mines and Diplomatic Chess
Putin's three-day ceasefire proposal from yesterday was officially rejected by Ukraine, the US, and European leaders, with Zelensky calling it "a manipulation" and "farce." Trump's team countered with demands for a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire, threatening to withdraw from negotiations without progress.

Military updates showed Russian forces pushing toward the border of three Ukrainian regions as defense officials committed to sending administrative recruitment personnel to frontlines. North Korea's military role received unprecedented acknowledgment with Putin publicly thanking Kim Jong Un for support.

The SBU arrested defense plant management for supplying defective mines to the front, highlighting internal challenges in weapons production. As US Vice President Vance warned the conflict could trigger nuclear war, Ukraine reported losing nearly 50% of its gas production to Russian attacks.

The day ended with a massive Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, injuring at least 39 people across 16 separate attacks.
29.04.2025
03:50
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100 днів Трампа в 10 найскандальніших заявах / Як президент США зламав глобальний устрій із переконанням, що світ «цілує його в дупу»

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05:23Zelensky Denounces Putin's Ceasefire As Drone Attacks Hit Kyiv

The newspapers report on Ukrainian reactions to Putin's proposed truce. Zelensky calls the ceasefire proposal "an attempt at manipulation" and a "farce" timed for the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro (Kyiv Post). Military updates continue with daily enemy losses reported (Glavcom). In domestic news, a drone attack on Kyiv damaged a recreation facility and injured a woman (Pravda, Ukrinform). Media also covers Trump's claims about "saving" Ukraine during the initial Russian invasion (UNIAN) and discusses new REIT investment models in Ukrainian real estate (Liga.net), alongside analysis of Trump's first 100 days in office and controversial statements (Novoe Vremya).
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06:47

07:39North Korea's Military Role In Ukraine Openly Acknowledged

The newspapers report on growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation. Putin has publicly thanked North Korea for its participation in the war (Radio Svoboda, Glavcom). This comes as Europe prepares to strengthen its defense without US support, potentially creating opportunities for Ukrainian arms manufacturers (Liga.net). A Russian drone attack killed a child and injured four people in Dnipropetrovsk region (Pravda). Other headlines mention a major blackout in Spain and Portugal, now largely restored (Novoe Vremya), and two traffic accidents involving Ukrainians in Warsaw with 17 injured (Ukrinform).
09:37
As military analysts suggest Russian forces will increasingly use motorcycles during assaults, Kyiv’s troops may turn to two wheels to improve the mobility of its defending infantry units.
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11:39Vance Warns Ukraine War Could Trigger Nuclear Conflict

The newspapers report on U.S. Vice President Vance's warning that the Ukraine war could trigger nuclear conflict and kill millions (Kyiv Post), while the Kremlin has hinted Russia won't agree to a 30-day ceasefire (Pravda). In EU news, Ukraine and Moldova may be separated on their paths to EU membership, with Moldova potentially joining by 2029 (Liga.net). Russian forces in Kharkiv region have changed tactics, aiming to surround Kharkiv city (Novoe Vremya). Meanwhile, Ukraine has lost nearly 50% of its gas production due to Russian attacks (Ukrinform).
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15:11Defective Mines Scandal Rocks Defense Industry

The newspapers report on internal defense industry problems with the SBU detaining defense plant management for supplying defective mines to the front (Glavcom). Military leadership is directing recruitment center personnel to frontline service, replacing them with wounded soldiers with combat experience (Liga.net, UNIAN). Heavy fighting continues with 178 clashes in 24 hours, particularly intense in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform), as Russian forces push toward the border of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Media also covers US National Security Advisor Waltz spreading misinformation about Ukraine (Kyiv Post) and analysis of Trump's first 100 days in office (Radio Svoboda).
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20:00Trump Pushes 30-Day Ceasefire As US Threatens Withdrawal From Talks

The newspapers report on various aspects of ceasefire proposals and negotiations. Trump is pushing for a 30-day ceasefire while Kellogg calls Putin's three-day proposal "absurd" (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). The US may withdraw from negotiations if Kyiv and Moscow fail to make progress (UNIAN). Other coverage includes: Putin's top diplomat's sister entered Ukraine on a US passport before secret talks (Kyiv Post), analysis of Trump's first 100 days showing falling ratings and rising prices (Liga.net), and frontline updates from the General Staff (Glavcom, Ukrinform).
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23:31Drone Strikes Injure 39 in Kharkiv and Dnipro

The newspapers report on Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv and Dnipro that have injured 39 people (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN, Pravda). Zelensky warns Russia is planning something in Belarus this summer, with Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation noting Putin intends to continue fighting until year's end (Liga.net). In US-related news, Trump marked 100 days of his presidency with a rally in Michigan (Glavcom) as US diplomats warn they may step back from mediator role without "concrete proposals" from both sides (Kyiv Post). Military updates indicate 125 combat engagements across the frontline, with the fiercest fighting in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).