President Zelenskyy assured that allowing men aged 18-22 to travel abroad will not affect defense capabilities. The decision was made to maintain the youth's connection with Ukraine and their education in Ukrainian universities.
The head of state stated that the war between Russia and Ukraine will inevitably end. He emphasized that Putin is an aggressor who must end the conflict.
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President, will meet with Steve Witkoff, special envoy of President Donald Trump, in the USA on August 29. The meeting will concern agreements reached between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" and Kyiv "Dynamo" have learned their opponents in the group stage of the Conference League of the 2025/2026 season. The group stage matches will begin on October 2, 2025.
President Zelenskyy outlined three key blocks of security guarantees for Ukraine: army financing, cooperation with NATO, and sanctions against Russia. These issues are expected to be discussed with international partners next week.
August 29 marks the 11th anniversary of the Ilovaisk tragedy, when Ukrainian military personnel were encircled. Despite agreements on a "green corridor," Russian troops treacherously opened fire on Ukrainian convoys.
August 29 marks the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, established by the UN in 2009. In Ukraine, the Day of Remembrance for Defenders is also honored, established in 2019 in memory of those who died in the struggle for independence.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" failed to qualify for the group stage of the Europa League, losing to "Maccabi" Tel Aviv on aggregate over two matches, and will continue to play in the Conference League. Zhytomyr's "Polissia" was eliminated from the Conference League, losing to "Fiorentina" with an aggregate score of 2:6.
The SBGS reports that the permission for men aged 18-22 to travel abroad did not affect the increase in passenger traffic at the border. Overall passenger traffic remains high on weekends.
Donald Trump is disappointed with Zelenskyy and European leaders, considering their demands unrealistic. He believes that Ukraine must lose part of its territory to end the conflict.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Radom, Poland, during preparations for the Radom 2025 airshow, killing the pilot. The Deputy Prime Minister is heading to the crash site.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on August 28, 21 people died. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Donald Trump was displeased but not surprised by the Russian strikes on Kyiv. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that this is a consequence of the protracted war and Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack on Kyiv is an attack on everyone who seeks peace, including Ukraine, the US, and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions, tariffs, and support for Ukraine to counter the aggression.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine handed a note of protest to the Hungarian ambassador in response to the entry ban for Robert Brovdi, commander of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Kyiv called on Budapest for a constructive dialogue.
Two groups of Ukrainian children and young people returned from the temporarily occupied territories. They were forced to attend Russian schools and meet with military personnel.
On the morning of August 28, the infrastructure of the Tver railway junction station was destroyed on the territory of the Russian Federation. Explosives were planted under railway tanks with fuel, which caused a fire throughout the station.
Kyiv funicular resumed its work. Its operation was temporarily suspended due to police involvement.
From autumn 2025, changes are expected in payments for Ukrainian refugees in the EU, in particular, Germany plans to reduce aid.
An enemy UAV was found in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, which fell into the yard of a 9-story building. There was no explosion or damage, emergency services are heading to the scene.
The Ministry of Defense is working on automatic re-registration of deferments in the "Reserve+" application. This will avoid visiting the TCC and queues.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will hold talks with Donald Trump's team on August 29. Military, political, and economic components of security guarantees for Ukraine will be discussed.
The European Union is considering secondary sanctions to prevent third countries from helping Russia circumvent existing measures. The 19th sanctions package, focused on abductors of Ukrainian children, and an anti-circumvention tool are being discussed.
President Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service regarding sanctions. Ukraine will provide this data to G7 partners to increase pressure.
The German government approved a bill on voluntary six-month military service in the Bundeswehr. From July 1, 2027, all men born from 2008 will be required to undergo a conscription commission.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Olha Stefanishyna as the new Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA. She will replace Oksana Markarova, who represented Ukraine in Washington throughout the full-scale war.
Donald Trump's daughter, Tiffany Trump, congratulated her husband Michael Boulos on his 28th birthday. She posted on Instagram a photo from their 2022 wedding.
In the frontline territories of Ukraine, cases of leptospirosis, transmitted from rats, are being recorded, and the incidence of tick-borne fevers is also increasing. These infections are characteristic of combat zones, but do not cause outbreaks due to the decrease in population.
About 2,000 cases of measles have been registered in Ukraine, most of which are in the western regions. Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin emphasized that vaccination is the only protection against measles.
The autumn period requires special preparation of the car. Replace filters, wipers and fluids, and also take care of the cleanliness of the body and interior.
