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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 11.05.2025.
It displays 67 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.05.2025 ⇢ Day Zelensky and Putin Edged Toward Istanbul Meeting
⌨The diplomatic dance intensified following yesterday's European peace initiative. Early morning, Putin proposed direct negotiations in Istanbul starting May 15, notably omitting mention of a ceasefire. Zelensky responded that Ukraine was ready for talks, but insisted on the May 12 ceasefire as a precondition. Trump intervened by afternoon, urging Ukraine to accept negotiations immediately.
The pressure yielded results by evening when Zelensky dramatically announced he would "personally wait for Putin in Turkey on Thursday," marking a significant shift toward direct leader-level talks. Erdogan confirmed Turkey's readiness to host negotiations after speaking with both Putin and Macron.
Military actions continued despite diplomatic overtures. Russia launched 108 drones overnight, with Ukrainian forces shooting down 60. The Pokrovsk front remained the hottest sector with over half of the day's 67 reported clashes occurring there.
The pressure yielded results by evening when Zelensky dramatically announced he would "personally wait for Putin in Turkey on Thursday," marking a significant shift toward direct leader-level talks. Erdogan confirmed Turkey's readiness to host negotiations after speaking with both Putin and Macron.
Military actions continued despite diplomatic overtures. Russia launched 108 drones overnight, with Ukrainian forces shooting down 60. The Pokrovsk front remained the hottest sector with over half of the day's 67 reported clashes occurring there.
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02:36 (23:36)⇢Allies Propose 30-Day Ceasefire As Putin Offers Direct Talks
⌨The newspapers report on a major diplomatic development as European leaders and Ukraine call for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform). A coalition including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK has issued a joint statement supporting this initiative after coordinating with Trump, who has committed to monitoring any truce (Kyiv Post). Putin has reportedly offered direct negotiations with Ukraine (Glavcom), though WSJ reports Trump believes Putin is unwilling to end the war (UNIAN). The full text of the ceasefire agreement emphasizes strengthening Ukrainian defense forces (Liga.net).
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За словами диктатора, Росія готова на "серйозні переговори" з Україною, метою яких є "усунення першопричин конфлікту"
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Перенесені консультації планувалися в Ужгороді, куди прибула українська делегація
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UNIAN
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The transfers would come from Germany, whose parliament elected a new chancellor earlier on Tuesday.
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Американський президент заявив, що у питанні Росії та України у нього попереду "великий тиждень"
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09:12 (06:12)⇢Putin Proposes Istanbul Talks Without Mentioning Ceasefire
⌨The newspapers report on diplomatic developments related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Putin has proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul but notably omitted mention of a 30-day ceasefire (Pravda, UNIAN). The US has reportedly approved transfers of Patriot systems and long-range missiles to Kyiv from Germany following its chancellor election (Kyiv Post). Trump described this as a "great day for Russia and Ukraine" and mentioned an upcoming "big week" regarding the conflict (Liga.net, UNIAN). Meanwhile, Hungary has postponed talks with Ukraine on national minorities (Ukrinform UA). The media also covers the election of a new Pope (Radio Svoboda).
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Ukrinform
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Український президент наголосив, що перш за все РФ має погодитися на припинення вогню з 12 травня, потім – можна зустрітися
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The highly publicized arrest filmed in downtown Budapest came as the tensions between Kyiv and Budapest reached an all-time high after the former accused the latter of staging an invasion.
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Президент Туреччини підтвердив, що Анкара готова зробити свій внесок у мир, включаючи організацію перемир'я та постійних мирних переговорів
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13:59 (10:59)⇢Zelensky Accepts Peace Talks If May 12 Ceasefire Holds
⌨The newspapers report on a potential breakthrough in peace negotiations as President Zelensky has signaled Ukraine's readiness for talks with Russia if a ceasefire begins May 12 (Ukrinform, Pravda, Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). This appears to be a direct response to Putin's earlier proposal. Turkish President Erdogan has confirmed Turkey's willingness to host negotiations in Istanbul (Liga.net, UNIAN). Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions between Ukraine and Hungary have escalated with Hungary's arrest of a former Ukrainian diplomat in Budapest (Kyiv Post).
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The Ukrainian president said Moscow’s signal is a “positive sign” while reiterating his call for a 30-day ceasefire to start on Monday.
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Президент Туреччини підтвердив, що Анкара готова зробити свій внесок у мир, зокрема організацію перемир'я та постійних мирних переговорів
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Келлог нагадав заяви президента США про те, що необхідно зупинити вбивства
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19:24 (16:24)⇢Zelensky Demands Ceasefire Before Negotiations
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's response to Russia's peace proposal, with Zelensky insisting on a ceasefire before negotiations (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda). Trump's representative has reiterated America's position supporting a 30-day ceasefire first, followed by talks (Liga.net, Pravda). Turkey's Erdogan told Putin that a ceasefire would create necessary conditions for peace negotiations (Ukrinform UA). France has indicated Europe wants to join the Russia-Ukraine peace talks (UNIAN), while Glavcom reports on potential nuclear states in coming decades.
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Президент США став сумніватися, чи зможе Київ укласти угоду з Путіним, який "надто зайнятий святкуванням перемоги у Другій світовій війні"
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Liga.net
Президент США став сумніватися, чи зможе Київ укласти угоду з Путіним, який "надто зайнятий святкуванням перемоги у Другій світовій війні"
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Але Україна чекає на перемир'я з понеділка
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22:01 (19:01)⇢Zelensky Commits To Thursday Turkey Meeting With Putin
⌨The newspapers report on Zelensky's new announcement that he will personally wait for Putin in Turkey on Thursday for negotiations, provided a ceasefire begins Monday (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). This appears to be a direct response to Trump's involvement in the peace process, as UNIAN specifically mentions "Zelensky responded to Trump." Meanwhile, air raid sirens are sounding in Kyiv and other regions (Glavcom), and Radio Svoboda discusses the "Czech initiative" for ammunition supplies to Ukraine's front lines, noting there are some criticisms of this program.
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From the Vatican to Beijing, Istanbul to Brussels, and Washington: In the last 24 hours, diplomacy has moved at breakneck speed – and the pressure on the Kremlin is nearing a tipping point.
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