On September 4, Russian troops lost 810 soldiers and 50 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 05.09.25 amount to 1,086,220 personnel.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian dictator invited Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow for negotiations. According to him, the terms for ending the conflict in Ukraine cannot be predicted, but "light at the end of the tunnel" is visible.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof called on Putin to sit down at the negotiating table and demonstrate readiness for peace. EU countries and partners plan to increase pressure on Russia and support the Ukrainian army.
European leaders tried to convince Donald Trump to increase pressure on the Russian economy, but they failed. The meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" aimed to agree on security guarantees and secure US support.
According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU is creating conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine. The first security guarantees are strong Ukrainian armed forces.
Donald Trump, in a virtual meeting, accused European leaders of financing the war by purchasing Russian oil. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen denied the accusations, emphasizing a significant reduction in imports.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces likely received MiG-29 fighter jets from Azerbaijan. A photo of a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 with Azerbaijani camouflage appeared on social media.
The Unmanned Systems Forces have implemented an electronic accounting system that provides public access to verified information about the units' work. The system automates reporting, planning, and performance analysis, updating data every 5 minutes.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Uzhhorod on September 5. The main topic of negotiations will be energy infrastructure.
On September 4, 129 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The occupiers launched 2 missile and 53 air strikes, using 1931 kamikaze drones.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are demanding that schoolchildren install the MAX messenger. This application is a state messenger of the Russian Federation, which transmits all data from the phone to the authorities.
On September 3, Russian troops lost 840 soldiers and 22 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.09.25 amount to 1,085,410 personnel.
Maria Zakharova stated that Russia will not discuss ideas regarding the intervention of foreign military personnel in Ukraine. She commented on the EU's plans for a possible deployment of troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees.
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska visited educational institutions in Chernihiv region, where she discussed the school nutrition reform. She emphasized the importance of quality nutrition for children and expanding opportunities for free meals.
The "State Logistics Operator" of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the procurement of 50,000 personal hygiene kits for wounded servicemen. The total cost of the procurement is over UAH 37 million, with the first deliveries expected in Q4 2025.
A federal judge sided with Harvard University in a case to restore research funding. The White House froze over $2 billion, accusing the university of inaction regarding antisemitism.
Hungary and Slovakia are asking the EU to lift asset freezes and visa bans for six Russian businessmen. This is necessary for the extension of current sanctions against Russia.
Serhiy Lapin, director of the team of the undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk, refuted the accusations of WBO interim champion Joseph Parker's promoter regarding the "fakeness" of the Ukrainian's injury.
Chinese companies supplied parts and materials worth at least 55 million euros to Russian firms sanctioned for drone production. Almost a quarter of these supplies went to companies involved in the production of Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones.
US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff arrived in Paris ahead of the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting. His participation in the meeting has not been confirmed, but negotiations with the Ukrainian delegation are expected.
Kyiv continues close coordination with allies on security guarantees. The European integration track, pressure on Russia, and investments in weapons production were discussed.
On September 3, 147 combat engagements were recorded at the front, the occupiers launched 4 missile and 51 air strikes, used 28 missiles, and dropped 80 guided aerial bombs. Russians used 2069 kamikaze drones and carried out 3574 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions.
The presidents of Ukraine and France coordinated positions ahead of the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting and discussed the preparation of security guarantees. Defensive support, sanctions, and frozen Russian assets were also discussed.
Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine have launched a campaign to "re-educate" history teachers. Educators are forced to undergo special courses to teach a version of history that is favorable to Moscow.
On the night of September 3, the western regions of Ukraine suffered a massive enemy attack. Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi regions and Lutsk report infrastructure damage and air defense operations.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Russian military losses for September 2: 780 personnel and 41 artillery systems were eliminated. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.09.25 amount to 1,084,570 personnel.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, stated that Russia is not against Ukraine's accession to the EU, but NATO is a "red line. " He also did not rule out joint operation of the ZNPP under "favorable circumstances."
On September 3, partly cloudy weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The exception is Zakarpattia and Prykarpattia, where short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible.
Football club "Dynamo" (Kyiv) signed a 5-year contract with 23-year-old Romanian forward Vladislav Blănuță. He was born in Moldova, played for "Pescara" and "Universitatea Craiova 1948", and also represented the youth national teams of Moldova and Romania.
Poland and allied countries scrambled aviation on the night of September 3 due to a missile and drone attack on Ukraine. These are preventive measures to ensure the security of Polish airspace.
