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30.05.2025

Day Trump Envoy Legitimizes Russian NATO Fears

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 30.05.2025.

It displays 76 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.05.2025Day Trump Envoy Legitimizes Russian NATO Fears
The diplomatic stalemate over Russia's missing memorandum, which began yesterday, deepened as Zelensky met Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan to confirm neither Ukraine nor Turkey had received any Russian documents for negotiations. The New York Times revealed Ukraine's own ceasefire demands while Russia finally presented its conditions late in the day.

Trump envoy Kellogg shifted American positioning significantly, calling Russian concerns about NATO expansion "fair" and indicating willingness to discuss halting eastward expansion. This marked a departure from traditional US NATO policy.

Ukrainian intelligence conducted a special operation in Vladivostok, striking Russian personnel and equipment on the Far East coast. Zelensky met US senators promoting new sanctions legislation while continuing to criticize Russia as "the most inadequate subject in the world" for withholding negotiation documents. Fighting continued with 149 clashes reported by evening, maintaining the pattern of concentrated activity in the Pokrovsk sector.
30.05.2025
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04:25Moscow's Missing Ceasefire Memo

The newspapers report on ceasefire negotiations stalling over documentation disputes. Zelensky states his office never received Russia's promised ceasefire memorandum, contradicting Moscow's claims that Ukraine failed to respond (Kyiv Post). US envoy Kellogg indicates America is willing to discuss Russian demands regarding NATO expansion guarantees and announces upcoming Istanbul peace talks (Pravda, UNIAN). Meanwhile, fighting continues with 119 clashes reported on the frontline, particularly heavy Russian losses in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). Kharkiv faced eight drone strikes targeting an enterprise, injuring civilians (Ukrinform UA). Domestically, Ukraine is reducing card transfer limits to combat financial fraud schemes (Liga.net).
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08:18Trump Envoy Validates Russian NATO Concerns

The newspapers report on Trump's envoy Kellogg calling Russian concerns about NATO expansion "fair" and indicating the US is ready to discuss halting eastward expansion (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). This represents a significant shift from previous American positions on NATO enlargement. Russia continued overnight attacks with 90 Shaheds and 2 ballistic missiles targeting Kharkiv and Odesa, hitting a trolleybus depot and Nova Poshta postal facility (Kyiv Post). Domestically, Zelensky moved Ukraine's Children's Day from June 1st to a new date (Glavcom). Zelensky acknowledged private discussions with German opposition leader Merz about Taurus missiles that remain undisclosed publicly (UNIAN).
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11:53Ukraine Awaits Russia's Missing Peace Memorandum

The newspapers report on Ukraine's diplomatic positioning as negotiations remain stalled. Foreign Minister Sybiga states Ukraine is ready for talks but still awaits Russia's promised memorandum, with Ukraine interested in a new negotiation round to end the war this year (Pravda, UNIAN). Meanwhile, Ukraine's military intelligence conducted a special operation in Vladivostok, Russia (Liga.net). Fighting continues with 173 clashes reported on the frontline, with Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors seeing the heaviest activity (Ukrinform). Domestically, the government established a headquarters to prepare for the upcoming heating season (Glavcom). Military analyst Samus emphasizes Ukraine's task of teaching Europe not to fear Russia psychologically and militarily (Ukrinform UA).
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16:03Russia's Missing Peace Memorandum Stalls Talks

The newspapers report on diplomatic stalemate as Ukraine and Turkey confirm they received no documents from Russia to prepare for negotiations, with Zelensky meeting Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan to discuss the missing memorandum (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). The New York Times revealed details of Ukraine's demands in its own memorandum to Russia (UNIAN). Fighting intensified with 93 combat clashes reported since morning, one-third concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). Ukrainian activist Sternenko discussed an assassination attempt against him, his military deferment, and prospects for Russia's collapse (LB.ua). Meanwhile, sanctioned Russian defense executives from Rostec paid $2.6 million to Washington lawyers to challenge US blacklisting through legal lobbying efforts (Kyiv Post).
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21:48Zelensky Courts US Senators for Russia Sanctions

The newspapers report on Zelensky's diplomatic outreach intensifying as he met with US senators who initiated new sanctions legislation against Russia, with the President highlighting the bill and urging Senate consideration (Liga.net). Zelensky continued criticizing Russia as "the most inadequate subject in the world" for failing to provide the promised memorandum for negotiations (Pravda). International pressure mounted as Macron called on China to curb North Korea's interference in Ukraine's war, warning that NATO would expand into Asia (UNIAN). Meanwhile, Radio Svoboda featured testimony from deserter Anton Shirshin, who claimed "they pulled out almost all my teeth," highlighting military discipline issues. On a lighter note, tennis player Svitolina secured a difficult victory at Roland Garros in what was described as a thriller (Glavcom).