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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.06.2025.
It displays 70 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.06.2025 ⇢ The Day Dual Citizenship Passed
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The Kyiv death toll from yesterday's Russian assault climbed steadily throughout the morning, reaching 28 as rescue operations in Solomyansky district concluded after 39 hours. Workers extracted bodies from the destroyed nine-story apartment building entrance, with an American citizen confirmed among the casualties.
Parliament passed dual citizenship legislation by midday, allowing Ukrainians to hold multiple passports for the first time. The measure fulfills one of Zelensky's campaign promises as the war enters its fourth year.
The G7 summit tensions continued from yesterday, with initial reports that the US blocked joint statements on Ukraine, though leaders later agreed on a communique. Ukrainian officials accused Russia of timing the Kyiv strikes to coincide with the summit.
Evening brought renewed focus on the Middle East escalation, with reports that a seven-year-old girl from Odesa died with her family during Iran's retaliation against Israel. Trump approved military action plans against Iran but delayed implementation.
18.06.2025
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Трамп розглядає низку варіантів щодо Ірану, включаючи можливий удар Штатів по країні, пише NBC News
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State Department confirms death of US citizen in Ukraine: “Our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected.”
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State Department confirms death of US citizen in Ukraine: “Our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected.”
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03:39⇢American Dies in Kyiv Strike
⌨The newspapers report on Israel launching strikes against Iran with explosions heard in Tehran (Glavcom), while Iran threatens to attack American bases if the US joins the offensive (Liga.net). Ukrainian media continues tracking the Middle East escalation as Russia's massive assault on Kyiv resulted in 15 deaths and 131 wounded, with an American citizen confirmed among the casualties (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA). The US State Department condemned the attack that killed the American, while Ukraine develops new defense systems against Shahed drones (UNIAN). G7 failed to issue a joint statement on Ukraine due to US opposition (Pravda).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Ukrainska Pravda
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LB.ua
Балістична ракета зруйнувала цілий під’їзд 9-поверхового будинку. Наші кореспонденти побували на місці події.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Liga.net
Світлана Самсонова про актуальний стан Київміськбуду та рішення Київради про докапіталізацію
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09:34⇢Kyiv Death Toll Climbs to 23
⌨The newspapers report the death toll from Russia's massive attack on Kyiv has risen to 23 killed with 134 wounded, as rescue operations continue (Glavcom, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). A ballistic missile destroyed an entire entrance of a 9-story residential building, with correspondents documenting the scene of devastation (LB.ua). The frontline saw 186 combat engagements over the past day (Ukrinform). Meanwhile, G7 failed to adopt a joint statement on Ukraine due to US opposition (UNIAN), while Kyiv's municipal construction company receives 2.6 billion hryvnias in recapitalization funding (Liga.net).
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As world leaders met at the G7 summit, Russia unleashed a deadly barrage on Kyiv. Ukraine says the attack was a calculated move to test Western resolve and unity.
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"За" проголосували 243 народні депутати
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12:21⇢Dual Citizenship Law Passes
⌨The newspapers report Ukraine's parliament passed dual citizenship legislation with 243 deputies voting in favor, allowing Ukrainians to hold multiple passports (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN). The death toll from Russia's assault on Kyiv has climbed to 26, with rescue workers continuing to extract bodies from the rubble overnight (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately timing the deadly strikes to coincide with the G7 summit, claiming Moscow aimed to test Western resolve and undermine peace efforts (Kyiv Post). Social media commentary suggests Russia's attack represents a bid to return to G8 status (Radio Svoboda).
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Заява була ухвалена попри побоювання, що консенсусу не буде досягнуто через розбіжності зі США щодо України
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A former top US Envoy to Ukraine says without White House putting real pressure on Putin, negotiations are unlikely to progress, and Europe needs to reinforce its support for Ukraine.
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A former top US Envoy to Ukraine says without White House putting real pressure on Putin, negotiations are unlikely to progress, and Europe needs to reinforce its support for Ukraine.
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Поправку протягнули в Раді через законопроєкт про ліки
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Emergency crews said 17 of the victims were pulled from the rubble of a nine-story apartment building in the city’s Solomyansky district.
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Демографка вважає, що влада країн, де перебувають українці, зацікавлена в тому, щоб вони там залишалися
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17:18⇢Rescue Operations Enter Second Day
⌨The newspapers report the death toll from Russia's Kyiv strike has stabilized at 27-28 killed with over 130 injured, as rescue operations in Solomyansky district enter their second day (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Emergency crews extracted 17 victims from a destroyed nine-story apartment building, with 12 additional bodies recovered overnight. Demographer Libanova warns that attitudes toward Ukrainian refugees are deteriorating in two host countries, though she notes governments remain interested in keeping Ukrainians there (Liga.net). Military analysts examine drone warfare developments, projecting enhanced FPV drone capabilities by year-end (Radio Svoboda). The Presidential Office evaluates Trump's decision to send an envoy to Lukashenko as part of White House diplomatic strategy (UNIAN).
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Множинне громадянство, за версією Володимира Зеленського, має не лише повернути українців з-за кордону, а й збільшити людський потенціал держави.
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The Verkhovna Rada has voted to adopt a law that will allow its citizens and foreigners applying for Ukrainian passports to hold multiple citizenship in the future.
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Radio Svoboda
"Очередная "потемкинская деревня". Отбор в программу "Время героев"
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Ще у 2022 році Грицаю було повідомлено про підозру у державній зраді
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Liga.net
Як від війни на Близькому Сході залежить Україна і які уроки з неї слід вивчити українцям
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23:37⇢Parliament Passes Dual Citizenship Law
⌨The newspapers report Ukraine's parliament passed dual citizenship legislation allowing multiple passports, with search operations concluding in Kyiv's Solomyansky district after over 39 hours (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, LB.ua, Pravda). The death toll from Russia's combined attack on Kyiv has increased to 28 killed (Ukrinform UA). Ukrainian media continues covering Middle East developments, with analysts examining lessons from "Operation Rising Lion" for Ukraine's strategy (Liga.net). Radio Svoboda reports on a Chechen war veteran who fled the Ukrainian front, describing constant targeting.
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