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16.06.2025

Day Trump Called Russia's G8 Exclusion Mistake

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 16.06.2025.

It displays 64 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.06.2025Day Trump Called Russia's G8 Exclusion Mistake
Ukraine completed repatriation of 1,245 bodies under the Istanbul agreements, bringing the total to over 6,000 returned soldiers. Interior Ministry officials noted Russia accidentally included bodies of its own military personnel in the transfer.

Zelensky made his first visit to Austria since the invasion began, meeting with the president while announcing plans to discuss weapons purchases with Trump at the upcoming G7 summit. After eight months without leadership, he nominated tax chief Ruslan Kravchenko as prosecutor general.

Trump delivered contradictory statements about Russia's 2014 G8 exclusion, calling it "a mistake" while claiming Putin felt "very offended" by the removal. Military analysts reported Russian forces attempting to encircle Kostiantynivka from three directions.

The day concluded with a massive drone assault on Kyiv that wounded 14 civilians, with one person in critical condition. Ukrainian media continued tracking the Israel-Iran conflict, noting Macron's rejection of Trump's proposal for Putin to mediate between the adversaries.
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Former US Ambassador to Ukraine: “Unfortunately, the US blocked G7 sanctions on Russia last week. I expect some language on the war that will be at least OK, or perhaps somewhat better.”
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08:28 (05:28)Trump-Zelensky G7 Meeting

The newspapers report on Trump and Zelensky meeting at the G7 summit, with former US Ambassador noting America blocked G7 sanctions on Russia the previous week (Kyiv Post). Ukrainian forces engaged in 175 combat clashes within 24 hours, with Pokrovsk and Novopavlivsk directions remaining the most intense battlegrounds (Ukrinform UA). Evacuation teams discuss language protocols for distinguishing Ukrainian from Russian forces during combat operations (Hromadske). Maritime infrastructure coverage focuses on billion-dollar losses and port digitalization efforts by Ukraine's Sea Ports Administration (Liga.net). International diplomatic tensions continue as Macron rejected Trump's proposal for Putin to mediate between Israel and Iran (Pravda), while media analyze Israel's rapid strikes against Iran compared to Russia's prolonged campaign in Ukraine (UNIAN).
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За Покровськ воюють три російські армії, за Куп’янськ — дві. І ніяк. Біля Сум, котрі далеко не Покровськ, — до двох дивізій, тобто навіть не армія.
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13:33 (10:33)Tax Chief Nominated as Prosecutor General

The newspapers report on reduced Russian military activity along the Sumy direction, with border guards confirming decreased occupier operations (Glavcom). Military analysis reveals three Russian armies fighting for Pokrovsk and two for Kupiansk, while only up to two divisions operate near Sumy, raising questions about strategic priorities (LB.ua). The General Staff documented 175 frontline clashes with Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors remaining the most intense (Ukrinform). Zelensky nominated Tax Service head Ruslan Kravchenko as the new Prosecutor General candidate (Liga.net, UNIAN). Russian forces killed six civilians in Donetsk region within 24 hours (Pravda), while Ukraine repatriated 1,245 bodies of fallen soldiers (Ukrinform UA).
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16:27 (13:27)Zelensky's First Austria Visit Since Invasion

The newspapers report on Zelensky's first visit to Austria since the full-scale invasion began (Glavcom, UNIAN), marking a significant diplomatic development. Ukraine completed repatriation of 1,245 bodies of fallen soldiers, with the Interior Ministry noting Russia accidentally included bodies of its own military personnel in the transfer (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). US military experts assess that Russian casualties in Ukraine now exceed five times all Russian/Soviet war losses since World War II, arguing America "holds many cards" as Russia fails its objectives (Kyiv Post). The Constitutional Court remains paralyzed without quorum, unable to make decisions while the Presidential Office delays appointments, potentially threatening EU integration progress (Liga.net).
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Radio Svoboda

"Летучая лиса" над Алабугой. Атака дрона на производство "Шахедов"

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21:14 (18:14)Trump Says Russia G8 Exclusion Was Mistake

The newspapers report on Trump's contradictory statements regarding Russia's exclusion from the G8, with the president claiming Putin was "very offended" by the removal while simultaneously stating it was "a mistake" to exclude Russia, though "too much water has flowed under the bridge" for readmission (Liga.net, UNIAN). Russian forces intensify their offensive around Kostiantynivka, attempting to encircle the city from three directions according to operational command "Khortytsia" (Pravda). The EU extended sanctions against Russia for another year specifically targeting the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol (Ukrinform UA). Air raid alerts were declared across Kyiv and several regions (Glavcom), while Radio Svoboda analyzes Putin's potential role as mediator between Israel and Iran and its implications for the Ukraine conflict.
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