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15.08.2025

The Alaska Meeting Unfolded

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 15.08.2025.

It displays 92 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.08.2025The Alaska Meeting Unfolded
Ukrainian media's editorial focus on August 15 overwhelmingly centered on the unfolding Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Morning reports detailed travel and initial preparations, with ongoing discussions about Trump's stated aims, including potential "territory exchange" talks, which prompted public protests in Kyiv. As the day progressed, coverage shifted to Trump and Putin's arrivals and the official commencement of their bilateral meeting in the evening, with live updates and White House statements labeling it "historic." Concurrently, military reporting highlighted the fluid situation around Pokrovsk. Early concerns of a "critical" encirclement threat transitioned to later reports from Ukraine's General Staff of successful clearing operations against Russian groups, although some sources maintained warnings of lingering threats. Ukrainian strikes on Russian logistical targets, including ports and refineries, also remained a consistent, albeit secondary, news item.
15.08.2025
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05:19 (02:19)Summit Engagement Unfolds

Ukrainian media remains focused on the Trump-Putin summit, with reports detailing preparations (Pravda) and analyzing Trump's intentions, including suggestions he seeks to "buy time" (UNIAN). The possibility of European leaders joining future trilateral talks (Liga.net) is also noted. Ukraine reiterates that negotiations with Russia are only meaningful post-ceasefire (Glavcom). A significant development is the return of 84 Ukrainians, including Mariupol defenders, in a prisoner exchange (LB.ua). Frontline clashes continue, especially in Pokrovsk (Ukrinform UA).
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09:52 (06:52)Summit's Leverage and Skepticism

Ukrainian media maintains strong focus on the ongoing Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Discussions analyze Trump's potential leverage over Putin, with some outlets cautioning against premature ceasefires and expressing skepticism that the meeting is primarily for optics (Kyiv Post, LB.ua, Radio Svoboda). Concurrently, military reports highlight high combat engagement numbers (Ukrinform) and successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian logistics, including a port and vessel used for Iranian supplies (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN).
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15:01 (12:01)Summit Advance, Pokrovsk Ordeal

Ukrainian media continues to prioritize the unfolding Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, with reports detailing the US delegation and Trump's personal reception for Putin (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). A protest in Kyiv underscores public opposition to any potential "territory exchange" (Glavcom), reflecting ongoing skepticism about peace prospects (LB.ua). Concurrently, the military situation near Pokrovsk is described as "critical" due to Russian penetration and encirclement threats, despite Ukrainian efforts to contain the salient (Hromadske, Kyiv Post).
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15:43
Radio Svoboda

"Свободны до сентября". Детей из Центральной Азии вербуют в Алабугу

15:43 (12:43 in your timezone)
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16:51

17:19 (14:19)Zelensky's Summit Directives

Ukrainian media continues its focus on the unfolding Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. President Zelensky awaits intelligence reports on the meeting, stating that Russia must take steps to end the war (Pravda, UNIAN). Trump's pre-summit predictions are also noted (Glavcom). Concurrently, the Pokrovsk frontline remains a key concern, with Zelensky now reporting successes there amidst earlier descriptions of a critical situation (Pravda, Hromadske, Kyiv Post). Prisoner exchanges, specifically the continued exclusion of Azov members, are also discussed (Liga.net).
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Over eight years, Trump and Putin met six times; their seventh meeting in Alaska comes with war in Ukraine, sanctions and global security hanging in the balance.
20:27 (17:27 in your timezone)

20:45 (17:45)Summit: No Peace Signals

Ukrainian media primarily focuses on the Trump-Putin summit. President Zelensky notes Russia's continued aggression even amidst negotiations (Glavcom, Pravda), stating no signals indicate Moscow plans to end the war (Liga.net). Trump reportedly aims for an immediate ceasefire (Ukrinform UA), as Ukraine outlines its evaluation criteria for the meeting (UNIAN). Concurrently, the military situation near Pokrovsk remains fluid, with reports of encirclement threats (Hromadske) alongside claims of clearing Russian groups (Ukrinform).
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The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin is set to begin at 10 p.m. Kyiv time, which would see the two discuss the war in Ukraine and potential ties restoration.
22:18 (19:18 in your timezone)
22:27

22:39 (19:39)Alaska Summit Underway

Ukrainian media is heavily focused on the unfolding Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, now reporting that the meeting has officially begun (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Radio Svoboda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Live coverage dominates, with expectations that the leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine and potential ties (Kyiv Post). Skepticism persists regarding peace prospects (LB.ua). Meanwhile, military updates from Pokrovsk note defensive pushbacks against the enemy (Pravda), though concerns about encirclement threats linger (Hromadske, Ukrinform).
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