Oil prices rose after OPEC+'s decision to increase production less significantly and rumors of new sanctions against Russia. Brent and WTI rose to $66.37 and $62.58 per barrel, respectively.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine changed the procedure for reserving conscripts, prioritizing manufacturers of unmanned systems, weapons, and ammunition under state contracts. The Ministry of Defense became the sole specialized body, and reservation was extended to territories preserving the operation of state resources.
James Vanderbilt's courtroom drama "Nuremberg," which recreates the tribunal of Nazi leaders, is receiving high praise from critics. The film features performances by Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring and Leo Woodall, who played the interpreter.
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of "Rossiya Segodnya", announced the discovery of a serious illness requiring surgery. According to sources, it is cancer, which may lead to her removal from office.
Russian military deliberately attacked rescuers with an FPV drone in Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region while extinguishing a fire. A fire truck was damaged, there were no casualties.
Maria Zakharova stated that the AFU allegedly launched a drone strike on a children's playground in occupied Donetsk. Moscow promises retaliation, without mentioning its own daily shelling of Ukrainian cities.
Representatives of 60 diplomatic missions visited the damaged building of the Government of Ukraine after the Russian shelling. Diplomats were shown the consequences of the attacks and informed about the work of rescue services.
The European Union has begun consultations on a new package of sanctions, which may include restrictions on third countries, particularly China, due to the purchase of Russian energy resources. This comes amid calls from the US for tougher measures to reduce Moscow's revenues from oil and gas exports.
The Ukrainian Agri Council appealed to the Prime Minister demanding to unblock oilseed exports, which stopped after the introduction of a 10% duty. The problem lies in the absence of a mechanism to confirm the origin of products for exemption from the duty.
Rescuers organized a temporary crossing over the Dnipro after the bridge was damaged by a drone attack. They help local residents get to the other bank, including a woman with a child who needed medical attention.
Law enforcement officers in Ivano-Frankivsk region exposed 12 members of an organized criminal group that extorted money from entrepreneurs in several regions of Ukraine. The total amount of demands amounted to over 828 thousand US dollars.
The Kyiv Prosecutor's Office announced suspicion to a lawyer who organized the departure abroad of a wanted man for 34 thousand euros. He faces up to 9 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts local rains in Ukraine on September 9, with temperatures at night +12-18°C, and during the day +22-28°C. In Kyiv, rain is possible in the evening, with temperatures up to +25°C during the day.
The commander of the reconnaissance platoon reported possible facts of corruption in the Kyiv TCC. The DBR calls for official appeals for investigation.
Chinese automakers face challenges in the Russian market due to declining sales and increased tariffs. This forces them to seek new export destinations amid global price wars and new tariffs.
The price of gold remains close to record highs due to weak US employment data. This fuels forecasts that the Fed may cut the key interest rate as early as this month.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will join the virtual BRICS summit organized by Brazil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will send the foreign minister.
In the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland, near Terespol, remains of an unknown flying object have been found. Law enforcement has cordoned off the area; there is no danger to local residents.
The SBU declared Russian rapper Timati wanted for spreading Kremlin propaganda and supporting the war. He is in the category of "person hiding from pre-trial investigation bodies."
On August 8, oil prices rose by more than 1% due to the threat of new sanctions against Russian exports. OPEC+ is increasing production slower than expected, supporting price growth.
The HACC approved a plea bargain with businessman Serhiy Tyshchenko in the case of embezzlement of oil products. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison, but released from serving his sentence with a three-year probation period.
The WHO has lifted the global emergency over the Mpox virus, but the disease still poses a threat. The organization urges governments not to relax epidemiological surveillance and vaccination.
Ukraine is for the first time returning 3. 377 million euros from abroad, stolen through a corruption scheme at the State Enterprise "Polygraph Combine "Ukraina". The funds will be transferred by a French company that was involved in the NABU and SAPO case, after an agreement with the National Financial Prosecutor's Office of France.
The Pechersk Court extended the pre-trial detention measure for Volodymyr Bondarenko in the form of round-the-clock house arrest until October 10, 2025. He is accused of official negligence and aiding a serviceman in evading duties.
Prince William is considering gradually distancing Harry and Meghan from the British monarchy, aiming to create a “smaller and more cohesive” royal family. Kate Middleton has doubts about this decision, fearing a final breakdown in the brothers' relationship.
Lithuania is expanding its air raid siren system to include alerts for dangerous drones entering the country's airspace. The new algorithm introduces red and yellow alert levels depending on the threat, informing the public via SMS, sirens, and other channels.
The United States is considering leading the monitoring of a buffer zone in Ukraine as part of a peace agreement with Russia. This demilitarized territory would be controlled using drones and satellites, without the involvement of American military personnel.
António Costa stated that Russia's unwillingness to start peace talks indicates its true intentions. He emphasized that Putin deliberately delays any negotiation processes.
Ukrainian specialists are improving armaments, but financial constraints pose serious challenges. President Zelenskyy is working with partners on financing new weapons clusters, including drones and missiles.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine fulfills all EU recommendations, therefore he sees no grounds for claims from Hungary. He is ready for dialogue and a meeting with Prime Minister Orbán to discuss all issues.
