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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.12.2025.
It displays 95 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.12.2025 ⇢ The Day the Belbek Airfield Strike Coincided with the NATO Constitutional Refusal
⌨Early reports on December 18 focused on the aftermath of massive Russian drone strikes targeting Kryvyi Rih and Odesa, following President Zelenskyy’s observation that Moscow is preparing for a "year of war" in 2026. By mid-morning, editorial attention shifted to a major SBU drone operation against the Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea, which reportedly destroyed high-value Russian aviation equipment, including a MiG-31.
In the afternoon, the focus transitioned to diplomatic and legal sovereignty. Zelenskyy explicitly rejected proposals to remove the goal of NATO membership from the Ukrainian Constitution, a response to reported US-European security guarantee drafts from the previous day that suggested such concessions. This firm stance was accompanied by warnings that Ukraine’s military capacity, specifically its long-range drone program, depends heavily on the approval of EU reparations loans. The day concluded with reports on the EU reaching a "turning point" regarding frozen Russian assets and President Trump’s public demand for Ukraine to "act quickly."
In the afternoon, the focus transitioned to diplomatic and legal sovereignty. Zelenskyy explicitly rejected proposals to remove the goal of NATO membership from the Ukrainian Constitution, a response to reported US-European security guarantee drafts from the previous day that suggested such concessions. This firm stance was accompanied by warnings that Ukraine’s military capacity, specifically its long-range drone program, depends heavily on the approval of EU reparations loans. The day concluded with reports on the EU reaching a "turning point" regarding frozen Russian assets and President Trump’s public demand for Ukraine to "act quickly."
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LB.ua
Зеленський: "Сьогодні ми почули з Москви чергові сигнали, що наступний рік вони готують роком війни"
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Bipartisan letter lands just before high-stakes European talks on Kyiv financing. Lawmakers warn delay risks emboldening Putin – and testing NATO’s resolve.
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04:09 (02:09)⇢Russian Drone Attacks Continue
⌨Ukrainian media reports continued Russian attacks, particularly drone strikes on Kryvyi Rih and Odesa, causing casualties and damage (TSN, Glavcom, Pravda). President Zelenskyy indicates Moscow is preparing for a "year of war" in 2026 (LB.ua). Separately, US Senators are urging Belgium to release frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's financing (Kyiv Post). Combat engagements also persist on the front lines (Ukrinform UA).
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Senator Graham-led push spotlights child abductions in Ukraine, but Rand Paul warns the move could derail diplomacy and blur Congress’ war authority.
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Senator Graham-led push spotlights child abductions in Ukraine, but Rand Paul warns the move could derail diplomacy and blur Congress’ war authority.
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Senator Graham-led push spotlights child abductions in Ukraine, but Rand Paul warns the move could derail diplomacy and blur Congress’ war authority.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Liga.net
Як почати інвестувати в криптовалюти, на що орієнтуватися та які саме активи вибрати – розповідає інвестор, засновник ІТ-компанії AISync Globall Михайло Пацан
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LB.ua
Ворог масовано атакував інфраструктуру Черкас. Поранені шестеро людей, пошкоджені понад 10 будинків
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07:44 (05:44)⇢US-Russia Talks on Ukraine War
⌨Ukrainian media reports a massive Russian attack on infrastructure in Cherkasy, injuring six and damaging over 10 homes (LB.ua). Separately, US and Russia are set to hold talks this weekend regarding the war in Ukraine (UNIAN, Kyiv Post). There is also a continued focus on military engagements and enemy losses (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA, Ukrinform). Russia has also claimed a vessel was damaged by a drone attack (Pravda).
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Ukrinform
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on Dec. 18 with 82 drones, damaging homes and energy infrastructure and wounding civilians
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Radio Svoboda
"Они добивались успеха". Аресты правозащитников на Урале
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Zelensky says Putin does not want to end the war despite US claims, adding that sanctions, frozen assets, and Western pressure will determine Moscow’s next moves.
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11:29 (09:29)⇢Zelenskyy Rejects Donbas Withdrawal
⌨Ukrainian media continues to focus on President Zelenskyy's statements regarding the war. He clarifies that Ukraine is not ready to withdraw from Donetsk and that Putin is not ready to end the war, despite US claims (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN, Kyiv Post). Zelenskyy also outlines conditions under which Putin would be unable to continue the war (TSN). Separately, power outages are reported in three regions following Russian shelling (Pravda).
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Відсутність доступу до цих ресурсів може стати суттєвою проблемою для України, заявив президент дорогою на саміт ЄС
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Українські спецпризначенці уразили ворожий літак МіГ-31 із повним боєкомплектом
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13:34 (11:34)⇢SBU Strikes Belbek Airfield
⌨Ukrainian media prominently reports on a successful SBU drone attack on the Belbek airfield in Crimea, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and destroying Russian equipment, including a MiG-31 (UNIAN, Glavcom, Pravda, Liga.net). Separately, President Zelenskyy rejects the US proposal to 'divide' the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant into three, deeming it unfair, and explains the consequences if Ukraine does not receive a reparations loan from the EU (Ukrinform UA, TSN).
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Анжеліка Сизоненко , Юлія Біляченко
Дмитро Хилюк, журналіст, який 3,5 роки був у російському полоні: “Голод гриз постійно. Я навіть пробував їсти зубну пасту”
“Держава залишає цивільних після полону майже без підтримки. Потрібен соціальний працівник. Хтось, хто буквально водить за руку: куди йти по здоров’ю, по документах, по юридичну допомогу”.
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Київ знову перестав бути найдорожчим містом із довгострокової оренди житла. Винайняти квартиру тут можна дешевше, ніж в Ужгороді та Львові. Наскільки впали столичні цінники
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Анжеліка Сизоненко , Юлія Біляченко
Дмитро Хилюк, журналіст, який 3,5 року був у російському полоні: «Голод гриз постійно. Я навіть пробував їсти зубну пасту»
«Держава залишає цивільних після полону майже без підтримки. Потрібен соціальний працівник. Хтось, хто буквально водить за руку: куди йти по здоров’ю, по документах, по юридичну допомогу».
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Ukraine’s allies just agreed to donate over $45 billion worth of new arms and military material to Kyiv, at the 32nd Ramstein group meeting. But, under Trump’s control, the US contributed a goose egg.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Liga.net
Глава України розповів про наслідки, якщо Київ не отримає транш від ЄС навесні 2026 року
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16:37 (14:37)⇢EU Nears Russian Asset Breakthrough
⌨Ukrainian media reports that EU countries have reached a turning point regarding frozen Russian assets, with technical details now being worked out (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). This comes as President Zelenskyy clarifies that Ukraine's EU accession could be accelerated (Glavcom) but opposes changing the constitution on NATO membership (Pravda). Separately, Zelenskyy warns of severe consequences, including fewer drones, without a reparations loan (Liga.net, TSN).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Radio Svoboda
Возвращение смыслов? Шейх Мансур и имам Шамиль на улицах Киева
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Трамп хоче скинути режим Мадуро, позбавивши Венесуелу нафтових доходів. Чи спалахне війна у Карибському басейні – три висновки із західної преси
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Radio Svoboda
Смерть на войне 18-19-летних солдат из Татарстана
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Liga.net
Міністр фінансів заявив про ліквідацію серйозного фіскального ризику для України
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20:33 (18:33)⇢NATO Course Anchored in Law
⌨Editors are prioritizing Ukraine's long-term security architecture. Ukrainian outlets emphasize President Zelenskyy’s refusal to remove NATO aspirations from the Constitution (Ukrinform UA, Ukrinform). Concurrently, reports highlight a potential US-European security guarantee plan (UNIAN). Economic stability is also a key theme, specifically the successful restructuring of 'toxic' GDP warrants to mitigate fiscal risks (Liga.net). Military reporting remains focused on the human cost of the war (Pravda, Radio Svoboda).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Liga.net
Олександр Корнієнко – про повернення в керівництво партії Слуга народу, чутки про конфлікт з Єрмаком, вибори під час війни та спроби відновити довіру
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Ukrainska Pravda
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