The Hear
Flag of ukraine
20.02.2025

Day of Kellogg's Silent Walk

THE
The Hear Logo
HEAR

This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 20.02.2025.

It displays 101 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.02.2025Day of Kellogg's Silent Walk
Russian forces launched massive attacks on Ukraine's gas infrastructure and Odesa's power grid during early morning hours. Trump's accusations against Zelenskyy regarding a failed minerals deal dominated morning coverage, while Republicans compared Trump to Stalin.

Starmer's proposal to deploy 30,000 European troops in Ukraine gained traction across media platforms. By afternoon, Trump's envoy Kellogg met Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with Washington specifically requesting no press conference or statements - a sharp departure from diplomatic norms. Zelenskyy later indicated readiness for a "strong deal" regarding minerals and security.

Evening reports revealed US resistance to labeling Russia as "aggressor" in G7's third invasion anniversary statement, while claims emerged about US halting weapons sales to Ukraine. These developments followed the previous day's Saudi talks exclusion and Trump's escalating rhetoric against Kyiv.
20.02.2025
00:06

01:55 (23:55)Macron Claims Europe's Peace Mantle

The newspapers report on Russia's second consecutive night of attacks on Ukrainian cities (Glavcom), while covering extensive diplomatic activity: Macron's declaration of EU responsibility for European peace (Novoe Vremya), Starmer's support for Zelenskyy against Trump's criticism (Liga.net), and Kellogg's meetings with military command (Pravda). Trump's team reportedly plans Pentagon budget cuts (UNIAN), as Ukrainian forces conduct a billion-dollar drone strike on Russian oil facilities (Radio Svoboda).
04:01
04:09

07:18 (05:18)Starmer's 30,000 Euro-Troops Plan

The newspapers report on a large-scale air raid alert across Ukraine warning of missile and drone threats (Glavcom, TSN). U.S. Republicans criticize Trump's stance on Ukraine, comparing him to Stalin (Kyiv Post), while Trump accuses Ukraine of undermining mineral agreements (UNIAN, TSN). Multiple sources discuss Starmer's proposal to deploy 30,000 European troops in Ukraine (Novoe Vremya, Pravda).
07:41
08:13
Eleven years ago, Ukraine chose a path to democratic freedoms that it now pays for with “blood, toil, tears and sweat,” to quote Churchill. What would have happened if Ukrainians had not protested?
08:13 (06:13 in your timezone)
09:00
09:09
Від початку повномасштабного вторгнення навколо аспірантури ажіотаж. Тисячі людей кинулися штурмувати третій рівень освіти. У яких галузях вони опинились, і чому навіть відстрочкою від мобілізації мало кого заманиш на хімію.
09:09 (07:09 in your timezone)
09:35

09:37 (07:37)Power Grid Terror in Odesa

The newspapers report on Russia's attacks on Kherson causing six casualties including children (Glavcom) and consecutive nights of energy infrastructure strikes in Odesa (Liga.net). Multiple sources discuss Starmer's proposal to deploy 30,000 European troops in Ukraine (Pravda, Novoe Vremya). Coverage includes Trump awaiting Ukrainian elections (Radio Svoboda) and his warnings about World War III (UNIAN), while Germany comments on Zelenskyy's legitimacy (TSN).
10:08
11:16
Kyiv Post presents an interview with award-winning photojournalist Jakub Szymczuk, who witnessed the fateful events of Feb. 20, 2014, when Interior Ministry troops massacred unarmed protesters.
11:16 (09:16 in your timezone)
11:42
12:31

12:33 (10:33)Trump Rewrites Kyiv's Past

The newspapers report on Trump's intensifying criticism of Zelenskyy (TSN, UNIAN, Pravda), with NYT and WSJ analyzing Trump's attempts to rewrite the invasion narrative. Multiple sources cover Ukraine's commemoration of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Reports detail ongoing combat, with 122 front-line clashes and 32 repelled attacks in Pokrovsk (Ukrinform), while Radio Svoboda reveals Russia's recruitment of Cuban fighters.
13:04
13:12
15:03
Під час розмови з Віктором Ляшком ми обговорили і зниження цін на ліки, і доступ до них у стаціонарах, і навіщо давати українцям зниження цін на препарати без доведеної ефективності.
15:03 (13:03 in your timezone)
15:11
15:28
With the US President repeating Russian narratives – including doubts about Volodymyr’s Zelensky’s legitimacy – Kyiv Post presents readers with a fact sheet to clear the air of disinformation.
15:28 (13:28 in your timezone)
16:25

16:27 (14:27)US Blocks "Aggressor" Label in G7

The newspapers report on US reluctance to label Russia as "aggressor" in G7 statement marking invasion anniversary (UNIAN, Novoe Vremya, FT). Multiple sources cover questions about Ukrainian democracy, with Kyiv Post fact-checking claims about Zelenskyy's legitimacy. Budanov, Ukraine's intelligence chief, projects potential ceasefire this year (Pravda), while EU plans to ban eight more Russian propaganda outlets (Liga.net).
16:33
16:49
17:27
18:13

18:34 (16:34)Kellogg's Silent Visit

The newspapers report on Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump's envoy Keith Kellogg, with Washington requesting cancellation of their joint press conference (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Multiple sources cover US resistance to label Russia as "aggressor" in G7's third invasion anniversary statement (Pravda, FT). Power outage schedules are being implemented (Glavcom), while experts analyze potential Russian escalation following Trump's statements (TSN).
19:10
19:25
21:01
21:48

21:49 (19:49)Minerals Deal Meets Arms Freeze

The newspapers report on two major developments: Zelenskyy's meeting with Keith Kellogg regarding a potential US-Ukraine minerals and security deal (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Ukrinform), and claims by a Ukrainian parliament member about US halting weapons sales to Ukraine (Kyiv Post, TSN). Air raid alerts are reported in Kyiv and other regions (Glavcom).
22:53