Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited units of the Defense Forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction. He familiarized himself with the organization of the brigades' work, the command and reconnaissance system, and discussed urgent issues.
Participants of the "Coalition of the Willing" have declared their readiness to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed this decision.
Sumy and part of the Sumy district were left without electricity due to an attack by the Russian army on the critical infrastructure of the regional power company. Energy workers are working to restore power supply.
Users worldwide are reporting massive outages of Google and YouTube services. Most problems occurred with Google Maps, Google Search, and Google Drive.
A selection of five historical films about the Middle Ages offers viewers to immerse themselves in an era of battles, intrigues, and royal dramas. The films cover events from 14th-century Scotland to 15th-century England.
Germany announced that it is considering inviting Donald Trump to participate in the "coalition of the willing" meeting in Paris. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi had a phone conversation with the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, Fabien Mandon. The parties discussed the situation at the front and the key needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda's plane was unable to land in Vilnius. The reason was information about an unknown drone in the airspace, which led to a landing delay.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the arrangement of underground facilities for military personnel in training centers. In some centers, 100% of personnel already permanently live in underground shelters.
The ICMP is collecting DNA samples in Spain to search for missing Ukrainians. Applications will be accepted until September 18, 2025.
Khmelnytskyi region suffered double attacks with missiles and drones, which led to a fire in a garage complex. The search for possible casualties continues, numerous damages to buildings and infrastructure have been recorded.
UK Defense Minister John Healey arrived in Kyiv. He will meet with Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal to coordinate issues for the next Ramstein format meeting and discuss defense projects.
A mission of the International Monetary Fund has arrived in Kyiv and will work in Ukraine next week. Vladyslav Rashkovan, Deputy Executive Director from Ukraine, announced the planned meetings.
BMW introduces the new iX3 electric crossover on the Neue Klasse platform, featuring "super brains" and software. This is an ambitious attempt to challenge Chinese competitors and Tesla.
A group of Ukrainian children and young people aged 3 to 18 have returned from the temporarily occupied territories and the Russian Federation. Among them are children who were forced to attend Russian schools, and a child with a disability.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed bill No. 13157, which provides for an export duty of 10% of the value of soybean and rapeseed seeds. The document also creates the State Fund for Support of Agricultural Producers.
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.
