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13.12.2025

The Day Ukraine Received Civilians From Belarus

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 13.12.2025.

It displays 88 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.12.2025The Day Ukraine Received Civilians From Belarus
The day's reporting highlighted a significant prisoner exchange, with Belarus transferring 114 civilians to Ukraine, including five Ukrainians and prominent opposition figures. This development, overseen by Budanov, also saw pardons for Maria Kolesnikova and other political prisoners.

Concurrently, attention remained on the ongoing Russian aerial attacks, particularly a massive assault on Odesa that caused widespread power and water outages. Ukraine's air defense intercepted a large number of drones and missiles, though some strikes occurred. Separately, Ukraine implemented sanctions against 656 ships in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and introduced automatic military registration from age 18. Discussions about a potential peace deal continued, with President Zelenskyy announcing meetings with Trump's representatives and expressing a "significant chance" for peace, contrasting with expert skepticism.
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06:51 (04:51)Trump's Peace Push for Ukraine

Ukrainian media prominently features discussions around a potential peace deal for Ukraine, with several sources noting Trump's continued push for a resolution and European preparations for high-stakes peace talks (Ukrinform UA, Pravda, Kyiv Post, Ukrinform). Concurrently, Russia launched a massive night attack on Ukraine with rockets (TSN), while the General Staff provided an update on enemy losses (Glavcom). The EU's agreement to indefinitely freeze Russian assets remains a recurring topic (UNIAN, LB.ua).
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10:07 (08:07)US Proposes Donbas Concession

Ukrainian media prominently features ongoing discussions around a potential peace deal for Ukraine, with several sources noting US proposals for NATO Article 5-based guarantees in exchange for Donbas concessions (UNIAN, Radio Svoboda, Kyiv Post, Ukrinform). Concurrently, there are reports of massive Russian air attacks on Odesa, causing power and water outages (Pravda, LB.ua), and anticipated 15-hour power disconnections in Kyiv (TSN). Russia is also reportedly transferring additional reserves to the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration (Ukrinform UA).
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13:11 (11:11)Ukraine Air Defense Intercepts Mass Assault

Ukrainian media prominently features ongoing massive Russian aerial attacks, with reports of drones and missiles targeting cities (TSN). Air defense systems successfully neutralized a significant number of these threats, including drones, Iskander-K missiles, and Kalibrs (Ukrinform UA, Pravda, LB.ua). Concurrently, discussions continue regarding Trump's stance on Ukraine ceding territory (UNIAN) and President Zelenskyy's reaction to the night's shelling (Glavcom).
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16:14 (14:14)Prisoners Return From Belarus

Ukrainian media continues to highlight ongoing military operations, particularly the situation in Pokrovsk where Ukrainian forces control the northern part and Russians have lost tempo (Ukrinform UA, Pravda). Discussions also persist regarding Trump's peace intentions, with an American expert stating that a peace agreement is unlikely and Russia will not cease the war (TSN). Separately, President Zelenskyy announced the return of approximately one hundred people from Belarus, including five Ukrainians (UNIAN).
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19:42 (17:42)Belarus Returns Prisoners

Ukrainian media highlights the ongoing prisoner exchange, with Belarus transferring 114 civilians to Ukraine, including political prisoners (Ukrinform UA, Kyiv Post, Radio Svoboda). Concurrently, reports indicate a Russian attack on a Turkish vessel in the grain corridor (Liga.net), and Ukraine's new sanctions against 656 Russian 'shadow fleet' ships (LB.ua). Discussions also persist on automatic military registration from age 18 (UNIAN) and the front-line situation in Siversk (Pravda).
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