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30.04.2025

Day Minerals Deal Signed As Russian Drones Circle Cities

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 30.04.2025.

It displays 83 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.04.2025Day Minerals Deal Signed As Russian Drones Circle Cities
Russia launched over 100 drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, with Kharkiv suffering heavy damage and 45 casualties. Meanwhile, Trump's recent comments about Putin "respecting him" and not taking "all of Ukraine" drew media scrutiny as he marked 100 days in office. Ukrainian intelligence struck the Murom instrument-making plant in Russia, demonstrating offensive capabilities.

The long-anticipated US-Ukraine minerals agreement hit last-minute complications but was ultimately signed late evening despite ongoing Russian attacks. The deal establishes a 50/50 revenue split while preserving Ukraine's resource ownership and blocks countries that financed Russia's war from participating in reconstruction.

On the battlefield, Commander Syrsky reported Russians attempting to reach Dnipropetrovsk region's administrative borders despite Putin's ceasefire rhetoric. The Ukrainian defense ministry clarified which medical personnel would lose their exemption status as manpower needs intensify on the frontlines.
30.04.2025
01:46

02:31 (23:31)Drone Strikes Injure 39 in Kharkiv and Dnipro

The newspapers report on Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv and Dnipro that have injured 39 people (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN, Pravda). Zelensky warns Russia is planning something in Belarus this summer, with Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation noting Putin intends to continue fighting until year's end (Liga.net). In US-related news, Trump marked 100 days of his presidency with a rally in Michigan (Glavcom) as US diplomats warn they may step back from mediator role without "concrete proposals" from both sides (Kyiv Post). Military updates indicate 125 combat engagements across the frontline, with the fiercest fighting in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).
07:06
07:41

09:41 (06:41)Trump Criticizes Russian Strikes As US Considers Leaving Mediator Role

The newspapers report on Trump's statements regarding the Ukraine war, calling Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities "inappropriate" (Ukrinform UA) while making new comments about Putin (Pravda, UNIAN). The Atlantic analysis suggests Trump hasn't secured any concessions from Putin (UNIAN). US diplomats warn they may step back from mediator role without "concrete proposals" from both parties (Kyiv Post). Domestically, media covers energy companies increasing profits in 2024 thanks to state regulation, with state monopolies dominating the sector except for Akhmetov and Kolomoisky structures (Liga.net), and potential revisions to "White Business Club" entry criteria (Glavcom).
10:01
10:28
11:39
12:48

13:08 (10:08)Russia Launches 100-Drone Assault as SBU Strikes Russian Defense Plant

The newspapers report on intense Russian attacks, with over 100 drones hitting Ukraine overnight (Glavcom, Ukrinform). Fighting remains fierce with 177 clashes in the past day, most intense in the Pokrovsk axis where Ukrainian forces have eliminated over 10,000 enemy troops (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). Russia is attempting to reach the Dnipropetrovsk region's administrative border, prompting Ukrainian command to reinforce positions with ammunition, drones and reserves (Liga.net). Meanwhile, Trump claims Putin "respects" him and won't take "all of Ukraine" (Kyiv Post), as Ukrainian intelligence reportedly struck a Russian defense factory in Murom with drones (Pravda, UNIAN).
13:41
13:59
15:10
17:22

17:24 (14:24)Ukraine-US Minerals Deal Set For Imminent Signing

The newspapers report on a soon-to-be-signed minerals deal between Ukraine and the US, with multiple sources indicating it will be finalized within 24 hours (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). The agreement will establish a 50/50 investment fund for Ukraine's underdeveloped mineral resources. Other topics include discussions about a law banning the Moscow Patriarchate Church, with accusations of sabotage (Glavcom), debate over potential term limits for mayors that could affect veteran city leaders like Klitschko and Sadovyi (Liga.net), EU condemnation of journalist Roshchyna's killing by Russia (Pravda), and analysis of Trump's unprecedented first 100 days in office (Radio Svoboda).
17:49
18:07
Radio Svoboda

Принудительные инвестиции? Фирмы из Ростова возвращают шахты на оккупированных территориях

18:07 (15:07 in your timezone)
18:33
Radio Svoboda

Принудительные инвестиции? Фирмы из Ростова возвращают украинские шахты

18:33 (15:33 in your timezone)
18:42
18:58
19:15
19:40
Radio Svoboda

Бывший заключенный и наемник ЧВК "Вагнер": избил мать и погиб на войне

19:40 (16:40 in your timezone)
20:21

20:23 (17:23)US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Hits Last-Minute Snag

The newspapers report on complications in the US-Ukraine mineral resources agreement, with last-minute differences emerging as the Ukrainian delegation was heading to Washington (Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN). The agreement was expected to include a 50/50 revenue split and military aid options while preserving Ukraine's full ownership of resources (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, President Zelensky congratulated border guards on their professional holiday (Glavcom), and Ukraine declared readiness for peace negotiations with Russia in any format (Ukrinform UA). Fighting continues on the frontlines, with the Pokrovsk axis remaining the most intense area of combat (Ukrinform).
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