Oleksandra Vasylenko
In Kyiv, 97% of schools teach in a blended format, while 3% teach remotely. Safety, shelters, and prolonged air-raid alerts determine the format of classes.
A drone threat was declared in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug; the likely target was Gazprom Pererabotka’s Novy Urengoy plant. The facility being hit has not been officially confirmed.
Four paintings were stolen from the Renoir Museum in France; two were later found in the garden. The other two works are being sought, and an investigation is underway.
The curfew in Kyiv region will run from 1:00 a. m. to 5:00 a.m. and will be synchronized with Kyiv. Security at gas stations will be strengthened, while mobile shelters will be installed at Ukrzaliznytsia stations.
China asked Ukraine not to launch strikes on Vladivostok during the Eastern Economic Forum. Kyiv agreed to refrain from attacks temporarily.
Ukraine and the United States have tentatively agreed on a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in September. The sides may discuss air defense and diplomacy.
Zelenskyy stressed that Europe must participate in negotiations on ending the war. He also stated the need for security guarantees and support for Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Ukraine and the U. S. have developed several ideas for ending the war. Zelenskyy said that their details are not being disclosed yet.
Zelenskyy said that after the elections, the Russian Federation may carry out an overt or covert mobilization. The infrastructure for it is already prepared.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and Russia must make mutual concessions in negotiations. He added that it is not a matter of expecting compromises exclusively from Ukraine.
Ukraine was ready to receive the American delegation by aircraft via Boryspil or Zhulyany. For security reasons, the United States chose to travel by train.
The government plans to adopt the necessary decisions by November 1 to enable Ukraine to access the funding. The Ukraine Support Loan package for 2026–2027 totals €90 billion.
Finland has built about 200 kilometers of barriers along its border with Russia at a cost of €356 million. The system includes fences, cameras, and sensors.
The US seeks to resume negotiations between Ukraine, the US and Russia. There are no specific dates, and linking them to elections in Russia is merely Kyiv’s forecast.
Representatives of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers have no right to stop or detain people heading to a shelter. Document checks in the shelter are not separately prohibited.
From September 10, Kyiv will shorten the curfew and extend public transport operating hours. Metro operations will also change, bridge traffic will be altered, and mass events will be restricted.
According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), 71% of Ukrainians consider themselves happy, returning to the level of 2021. Money, health and the meaning of life have the strongest impact on happiness.
Seven airports have been closed in Indonesia, and more than 270,000 passengers have been affected by the eruption of Anak Krakatau. Authorities expect further eruptions.
The HACC set bail of UAH 15 million for Oleksii Stupak in a case involving the legalization of UAH 150 million. The NBU is demanding that his powers be terminated.
russia has ramped up production of drones capable of speeds of up to 600 km/h. Intercepting them requires more expensive air defense systems and aircraft.
A Russian drone struck the Odesa–Dnipro train at a station of the Prydniprovska Railway. The passengers were evacuated in advance; there were no casualties.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Washington plans to cut off Iran's external ties and strengthen sanctions against Tehran and its allies, including Russia. Bessent called on countries not to support the regime.
Ukraine may receive up to $1. 66 billion from the IMF by the end of the year. The tranche depends on the adoption of laws and the fulfillment of structural benchmarks.
From September 1, 2026, students’ academic scholarships doubled—to UAH 4,000–7,420. Social benefits did not automatically increase.
A Russian attack damaged the buildings of the National University of Food Technologies. There were no casualties among students or faculty.
According to the ombudsman, a "turnkey" service exists in border regions, where TCC employees, for $50,000–70,000, transported people out of Ukraine. Information about the illegal removal of people who had already been mobilized is being verified.
Different vegetables require specific temperatures and humidity levels for winter storage. We explain how to prepare the harvest and cellar and avoid mistakes.
The deaths of 1,066 people have been confirmed in Nepal and Tibet, and around 4,500 people are missing. Among them are 56 Ukrainian citizens.
Zelenskyy said that on September 2 he would submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill targeting the organizers of fraudulent call centers. As of the evening of September 1 , the new presidential bills were not present in the Verkhovna Rada database.