Oil prices are rising due to fears of disruptions in crude oil supplies to global markets caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian export infrastructure. Brent crude rose to $68.35 per barrel, and US WTI to $64.82.
Enemy drones are attacking the capital of Ukraine. Air defense is working in Kyiv, air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs on the left bank.
US President Donald Trump will make an important statement today, August 2, at 9:00 PM Kyiv time. The content of the statement is not disclosed, but it will take place after the expiration of the term given to Putin regarding peace in Ukraine.
This autumn, five anticipated movie premieres will hit the screens, including horror, science fiction, and biographical dramas. The films cover a wide range of genres, from confronting supernatural forces to fighting artificial intelligence.
Prosecutors of the Pechersk District Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv sent an indictment to the court against the head of a charitable organization and an accomplice. They organized the illegal transfer of a conscript across the state border of Ukraine for $13,000.
An extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council will take place on September 1 in Brussels at Ukraine's request. They will discuss joint steps in response to the escalation of Russian terror after recent attacks.
The SBU, National Police, and Prosecutor General's Office are investigating the possible involvement of Russian special services in the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy. The killer has been detained, and the crime has been classified as premeditated murder and illegal handling of weapons.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a Technology Staff meeting, where they will discuss means of countering "Shaheds" and long-range weapons. Also, at the Staff meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, preparations for the heating season will be considered.
An increase in dust concentration has been recorded in Kyiv due to meteorological conditions. It is recommended to close windows, limit time outdoors, and drink plenty of water.
Drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hit two Russian Mi-8 helicopters at the Gvardiyske airbase, their cost is 20-30 million dollars. A tugboat in Sevastopol Bay was also attacked.
The leaders of two Bundestag coalition factions, Jens Spahn and Matthias Miersch, arrived in Kyiv. This is the first joint visit of the heads of the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups to Ukraine.
On the night of September 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 86 attack drones and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 76 enemy UAVs.
A 6. 0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 250 people and injuring hundreds. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll may rise.
Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset was hospitalized overnight from Friday to Saturday. His condition is not a cause for concern, but his participation in planned events next week remains uncertain.
The state allocates UAH 1 billion for housing for IDPs. The new service will provide medical and social support to vulnerable groups of the population.
Donald Trump stated that the US would not send troops to Ukraine, but is ready to provide security guarantees, including air support.
The Iranian rial hit a record low after European states took action against the Islamic Republic for failing to meet its nuclear commitments. The currency fell to 1,040,000 per US dollar in the unregulated market.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out the reintroduction of compulsory military service if the voluntary model proves ineffective. He noted that this could include women, despite constitutional obstacles.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Modi. Modi supported the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 104 combat engagements have taken place at the front, 38 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders.
The number of victims of the night attack on Zaporizhzhia on August 30 has increased to 30 people. Most have shrapnel and cut wounds, as well as an acute stress reaction.
Radical youths tried to break through to the venue of "KharkivPride-2025", but the police reacted promptly. Law enforcement officers restricted access and stopped the scuffle, refuting information about clashes.
Donald Trump allegedly proposed involving Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine after Russian aggression. This concerned controlling a neutral zone along the front line.
President Zelenskyy honored the memory of 22 people killed, including four children, by a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv. He called on the world to strengthen sanctions against Russia for this shelling.
In Samara, drones attacked the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery, causing seven fires. The plant completely suspended operations, one employee was hospitalized.
Hungary, the only one of the 27 EU members, did not sign the EU statement condemning Russia's massive attack on Kyiv on August 28. The EU statement condemns Russia's attack on civilians and infrastructure, calling it a war crime.
Colonel Rivo Meimer reported the death of Estonian volunteer Olev Roost, who fought as part of the 3rd Separate Special Operations Regiment of Ukraine. Roost became the fifth Estonian volunteer to die in Ukraine, having experience serving in Afghanistan and Mali.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz predicts a protracted war in Ukraine. He doubts Putin's readiness for peace talks and a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy.
Prosecutors of Kirovohrad Oblast reported suspicion to 18 individuals, including community leaders, deputies, and enterprise executives. The total amount of damages from their actions exceeds 132 million hryvnias.
As of 4:00 PM, 56 combat engagements have been recorded, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy continues to shell border settlements and launch air strikes.
