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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 16.12.2025.
It displays 80 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Zelenskyy Rejected Donbas Recognition
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The media prominently featured President Zelenskyy's firm stance against recognizing Donbas as Russian territory, reiterating this position multiple times throughout the day. Early reports also indicated that peace negotiations in Berlin were unlikely to yield a swift conclusion, with ongoing discussions about the necessity of continued international pressure on Moscow.
Later, attention shifted to potential new US-Ukraine peace talks this weekend, with reports of a US deadline for Ukraine to decide on security guarantees. Russia, meanwhile, rejected a German Christmas truce proposal and stated readiness for an agreement contingent on territorial demands and rejection of NATO presence. Germany subsequently announced additional air defense system deliveries to Ukraine. The day concluded with reports of an EU reparations loan of €90 billion for Ukraine, with a significant portion for military support, and news of Russian advances in the Donetsk region.
16.12.2025
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“Neither de jure nor de facto” the Ukrainian president told his domestic press corp about ceding land, in a WhatsApp chat after meeting with Merz and speaking with Trump on the phone.
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In an interview with Kyiv Post, Ambassador Steven Pifer backs emerging security guarantees for Ukraine and warns against recognizing Russian land grabs.
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Історія підприємця, який двічі викорчовував свої виноградники під Черніговом для виготовлення вина світового рівня
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07:39⇢Zelenskyy Rejects Donbas Recognition
⌨Ukrainian media continues to focus on President Zelenskyy's stance on territorial integrity, specifically his refusal to recognize Donbas as Russian (LB.ua, Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA, Pravda). This comes as reports indicate that peace negotiations in Berlin are unlikely to lead to a swift conclusion to the conflict (UNIAN). Discussions also highlight the need for continued international pressure on Moscow (Kyiv Post).
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Radio Svoboda
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Speaking to reporters via WhatsApp Messenger aboard a plane leaving Germany, Zelensky said Ukrainian and US teams are finalizing documents that will shape the next stage of the talks.
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Radio Svoboda
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Вбивство Парубія: СБУ розшукала пістолет, підозрюваному додали статті за держзраду та вихваляння війни
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11:01⇢Zelenskyy Seeks New Peace Talks
⌨Ukrainian media prominently focuses on the ongoing peace talks and security guarantees, with President Zelenskyy indicating potential new US-Ukraine discussions this weekend (Kyiv Post, Pravda). The US has reportedly given Ukraine a tight deadline for a decision on security guarantees (UNIAN), while the meaning of Berlin agreements for Ukraine's future is also being discussed (TSN). Separately, the investigation into the Parubiy murder continues, with the weapon found (LB.ua, Ukrinform UA).
11:12
Засновник A-Development про те, як війна скоротила київський ринок житла на 61%, чому девелопери змушені заморожувати проєкти і скільки коштує реставрація Житнього ринку
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Peskov said that Russia is focused on “achieving its goals” and “protecting its own interests,” which, he claimed, would guarantee lasting peace in Europe.
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Peskov said that Russia is focused on “achieving its goals” and “protecting its own interests,” which, he claimed, would guarantee lasting peace in Europe.
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As Moscow’s deputy foreign minister signals readiness for an agreement, sharp divisions between Kyiv and Moscow remain over land, security guarantees and Western troops.
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14:29⇢Russia's Peace Demands
⌨Ukrainian media continues to focus on peace talk developments, with Russia signaling readiness for an agreement while demanding territory and rejecting NATO presence (Kyiv Post, Pravda). President Zelenskyy spoke in the Dutch parliament, explaining Putin's strategy and reporting monthly Russian military losses (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, the US reportedly promised 'platinum' security guarantees, with a crucial detail (UNIAN).
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Засновник A-Development про те, як війна скоротила київський ринок житла на 61%, чому девелопери змушені заморожувати проєкти і скільки коштує реставрація Житнього ринку
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Президент розповів про чисельність ворога в Україні та скільки з них гине щодня
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A fresh Kremlin narrative that a Ukrainian underwater kamikaze boat attack targeting Russian missile submarine tied up in a naval port caused no damage doesn’t much hold water, evidence shows.
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Віктор Кевлюк
Удар по підводному човну. Чорноморський флот та баба Паразка
За час великої війни флот ворога позбувся 29% спроможностей завдавати ракетних ударів по цілях на суходолі та 54% спроможностей висаджувати морські десанти. З українського боку задіювали 0 (нуль) кораблів.
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Україна у 2026 році отримає від Німеччини ракети AIM-9 Sidewinde5 для посилення ППО
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17:57⇢Zelenskyy Addresses Dutch Parliament on Russian Strategy
⌨Ukrainian media continues to focus on President Zelenskyy's diplomatic engagements, particularly his address to the Dutch parliament where he detailed Russia's strategy and the need for Russian assets to cover Ukraine's damages (Glavcom, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Concurrently, Germany has delivered additional air defense systems, including Patriot and Iris-T, with promises of more missiles in 2026 (Liga.net, UNIAN). Reports also emerged about a Ukrainian strike on a Russian submarine, causing damage (LB.ua, Kyiv Post).
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Дві категорії споживачів вилучили зі списків об'єктів, яким не вимикають електроенергію
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Шмигаль розповів про нову військову допомогу від 15 країн
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Шмигаль розповів про нову військову допомогу від 15 країн
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Пересування колишнього президента Україною й Росією у 2014 році погоджувалося безпосередньо з Путіним, розповіли в ОГП
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Radio Svoboda
"У языка есть собственная власть". Словарный запас империи
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Генштаб ЗСУ звернувся до комітету Ради стосовно обмежень прав військових у СЗЧ на кшталт осіб, що не сплачують аліменти, заявив нардеп
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22:21⇢EU Reparations Loan for Ukraine
⌨Ukrainian media continues to highlight the ongoing conflict, with reports of EU preparing a €90 billion reparations loan for Ukraine, with two-thirds allocated for military support (Ukrinform UA). Concurrently, DeepState reports Russian occupation of Serebryanka and advances in Siversk and Pereizne in Donetsk region (Pravda). Military personnel in unauthorized leave are also facing potential new restrictions similar to alimony defaulters (Liga.net).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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