The Prime Minister of Ukraine called for a calm discussion of the common history with Poland. He emphasized the importance of a frank dialogue to avoid manipulation by enemies.
The Minister of Agrarian Policy reported a possible loss of 10-15% of the harvest of late grains and industrial crops. Soybeans were the most affected, but there are no threats to exports, despite lower yields due to low rainfall.
Prime Minister Shmyhal said that Ukraine plans to get through the winter on domestically produced gas. In the first 7 months of 2024, 8.6 billion cubic meters of gas were produced, up 7% year-on-year.
The Prime Minister reported a significant increase in arms production in Ukraine. In 2023, it tripled, and in the first 8 months of 2024, it doubled again. A drone market has been created and ammunition production is developing.
Prime Minister Shmyhal declared Ukraine's readiness to join the EU by the end of 2025. He emphasized that this process should be part of a just peace and requires significant technical work.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the use of UAH 40 billion from the state budget to create the 3rd line of fortifications. The construction was carried out with the help of RMA, while lines 1 and 2 were built by the Armed Forces at the expense of the Defense Ministry budget.
Minagro: Harvesting of early grain crops has been completed on 6. 526 million hectares, including wheat, barley, peas and rapeseed. Despite unfavorable conditions, the yield decline was only 2% year-on-year.
Since the beginning of the year, 69 cases of West Nile have been reported in Ukraine, including 41 in August. Most cases were detected in Poltava, Cherkasy, Kyiv regions and Kyiv.
1. 5 million Ukrainians have missed necessary vaccinations due to war and displacement. The rate of vaccination of children against diphtheria and tetanus is 30% lower than in the EU, the Health Ministry reports.
In August, more than 64,000 cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Ukraine, which is significantly higher than usual. According to Ihor Kuzin, the situation is improving in September, and the circulation of common respiratory viruses is expected to decrease.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 0948 UAH/USD, down 8 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is 45.38 UAH/euro. Starting September 10, limits on foreign exchange transactions abroad are introduced.
Senator Lindsey Graham announced the possibility of providing Ukraine with an additional $6 billion in aid in December. The new US aid package already includes air defense systems, artillery, and HIMARS missiles.
Senator Lindsey Graham supports the provision of ATACMS missiles to Ukraine to strike Russian military targets. He believes that this will help push the Russians out of the East and better protect Ukrainian territories.
Senator Lindsey Graham says the war will end because of economic pressure on Putin. Zelenskiy expects tougher sanctions on chip and bank supplies, while Budanov predicts financial losses for Russia by summer 2025.
Senator Lindsey Graham reported discussions with President Zelenskyy on the more effective use of weapons and the lifting of restrictions on them. They also discussed the involvement of F-16 pilots from NATO countries to train Ukrainian pilots.
A spot of pollution on the Desna River has reached Chernihiv. There is an unpleasant odor and fish pestilence, but less than upstream. The authorities are taking steps to improve the situation, including increasing the number of aeration facilities.
The head of the State Emergency Service reported that more than 500,000 explosive devices have been disposed of since the start of the full-scale invasion. Some areas have to be re-mined due to Russia's use of cluster munitions.
The head of the SES reported 53 certified humanitarian demining operators in Ukraine. There are also units of the SES, the National Police, the National Guard and other services, cooperating with 30+ international organizations.
The SES Mine Action Office will coordinate mine clearance processes and operator certification. It will also be responsible for mine safety awareness and information synthesis.
A 50-square-meter service station caught fire in Kyiv on Kyrylivska Street. The fire was localized, no one was injured. The black smoke was caused by burning tires.
The NBU eases currency restrictions for businesses and tightens rules against capital outflows. The changes relate to the purchase of foreign currency to cover CO₂ emissions, reinsurance payments, EU VAT payments, and coupon compensation.
Andriy Kovalenko warns of an increase in violations of NATO airspace by Russian drones. He calls for a decisive response from the Alliance to prevent further provocations by Russia.
The State Border Guard Service reports that since the beginning of the year, more than 38,000 Ukrainian citizens have been denied travel abroad. Every day, 130-160 men aged 18-60 cannot cross the border due to lack of documents or non-compliance with the criteria.
The State Border Guard Service detained a 21-year-old Vinnytsia resident who was trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. The man had been wandering in the mountains for 4 days, enduring dangers from wild animals and water poisoning before border guards found him.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 0168 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 7 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is set at 45.55 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 40.94-40.98 UAH on the interbank market.
The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported on the planned changes in the Russian power bloc in the near future. It is also noted that financing the war at its own expense will lead to serious economic consequences for Russia by the summer of 2025.
The head of the Defense Intelligence Service, Kirill Budanov, said that Russia is financing the war at its own expense, suffering significant losses. According to forecasts, in the summer of 2025, these losses will begin to seriously affect the country's economy.
The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that Telegram has become the main source of information for Ukrainians, but at the same time it is a threat to national security. He proposes to “officialize” Telegram channels so that the owners are responsible for the content.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, had a phone conversation with the National Security Advisor to the President of South Africa. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, the Peace Summit and further cooperation.
The KCMA spokesman said that the UAVs shot down on September 7 may have been targeting the government quarter in Kyiv. The wreckage of one of the drones was found near the Verkhovna Rada, but no damage was found.
