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18.07.2025

Drone Accord, Patriot Shift

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.07.2025.

It displays 76 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.07.2025Drone Accord, Patriot Shift
The day's Ukrainian media coverage highlighted evolving military cooperation and continued Russian aggression. In the morning, reports detailed further Russian drone and missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia, Chuhuiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, causing casualties. Concurrently, US-Ukraine military strategy gained prominence, with NATO confirming a new Trump scheme for allied nations to buy US weapons for Ukraine, and Trump reportedly suggesting a Ukrainian offensive. President Zelensky also appointed Rustem Umerov as the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, a follow-up to recent government changes. By late afternoon, discussions intensified around a political agreement between Zelensky and Trump for Ukraine to supply drones to the USA. Defense Minister Shmyhal, newly appointed, began preparing further arms supplies. The evening concluded with a massive Russian drone attack on Odesa, hitting residential buildings, while news emerged of the Trump administration prioritizing Patriot systems for Ukraine by placing Germany first in line.
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02:32 (23:32)Svyrydenko's Cabinet: Reboot or Facade?

Ukrainian media continues its extensive coverage of the new government under Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, with outlets analyzing the cabinet's composition, priorities, and debating whether it signifies a genuine "reboot" (Liga.net, LB.ua, Ukrinform). A significant new development is Ukraine's offer to foreign manufacturers to test their new weapons directly on the battlefield (Glavcom, UNIAN). Additionally, reports note Slovakia lifting its veto on the latest EU sanctions against Russia and the White House outlining consequences if Russia doesn't agree to peace within 50 days (Pravda, Ukrinform UA).
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08:07 (05:07)Strikes and Diplomatic Deadlines

Ukrainian media highlights continued Russian aggression, with reports of deadly KAB strikes on Stepnohirsk (Pravda) and drone/missile attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Chuhuiv causing casualties and damage (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). Internationally, discussions center on President Trump's peace initiatives; the US dismisses Russia's nuclear rhetoric amid Trump's deadline (Kyiv Post), and the State Department anticipates his aggressive approach to ending the war (UNIAN). Glavcom warns Europe about the war's proximity.
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12:03 (09:03)Umerov Takes Security Council Helm

Ukrainian media prominently features President Zelensky's appointment of Rustem Umerov as the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Liga.net, UNIAN), noting previous considerations for other roles. Concurrently, reports detail a renewed Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk region causing casualties (Pravda). Internationally, the EU's approval of its 18th sanctions package against Russia is highlighted, with President Zelensky welcoming the measures (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA).
12:08
«Уявіть собі ті часи, як ми мучились. Дехто мусив друкуватися під іншим прізвищем. Я взагалі 16 років не друкувалася. Можна втратити горизонт, ні?..». Друга частина «триптиху» розмов Сергія Жадана з Ліною Костенко.
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16:13 (13:13)Trump's War Strategy Emerges

Ukrainian media highlights ongoing international discussions concerning military strategy and aid. Reports indicate NATO's confirmation of countries agreeing to buy US weapons for Ukraine, linked to a "new scheme" by Donald Trump (Liga.net). Trump also reportedly suggested Ukraine launch an offensive in a call with Zelensky (UNIAN). Separately, President Zelensky secured commitments for air defense and pilot training during talks with Macron (Ukrinform UA), while the Kremlin agreed with Zelensky on needing to "add dynamics" to negotiations (Pravda).
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20:33 (17:33)Drone Deal Ascends, Sanctions Deepen

Ukrainian media reports on a political agreement between President Zelensky and Donald Trump concerning the supply of Ukrainian drones to the USA, with Prime Minister Svyrydenko confirming Ukraine's plan to sign such an accord (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). Concurrently, newly appointed Defense Minister Shmyhal is preparing further arms supplies (Pravda). Internationally, the UK has sanctioned Russian spies, while the EU approved new, "revolutionary" sanctions against Russia (Kyiv Post, Radio Svoboda, Ukrinform).
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