Yevhen Ustimenko
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described John Ratcliffe’s trip to Moscow as an attempt to preserve intelligence communication channels. The visit took place amid the Russia–Ukraine war.
A U. S. Coast Guard plane carrying Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing in Washington after an engine failed and caught fire. There were 14 people on board.
Denmark has sent the first group of conscripts to serve in Greenland amid the U. S. president's intentions to obtain the territory. Copenhagen has also pledged billions of dollars for the island's defense.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on ICAO, airlines, and governments to avoid flying over Russia due to increased military activity. He added that Kyiv is exercising its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Ukrainian forces struck the NOVATEK-Ust-Luga complex, with a capacity of more than 6 million tonnes per year. The facility meets the needs of the Russian army.
EU and NATO leaders agreed to increase aid to Ukraine, including covering the costs of Patriot air defense systems. The allies also plan to invest €800 billion in defense.
On Wednesday, September 2, Russian occupiers attacked Dnipro. One person was killed, and at least six were injured.
The 425th Skelya Regiment has officially been placed under the operational command of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, Azov. It is noted that Skelya units have already carried out combat missions.
Starting in 2027, assistance for children with disabilities will amount to at least 8,000 hryvnias, while higher payments will reach 16,000 hryvnias. Applications for the "Schoolchild’s Package" are accepted until November 1, 2026.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, official Minsk is deepening ties with authoritarian regimes against the backdrop of its isolation from the West. In particular, Belarus is preparing a visa-free regime with North Korea and has also received Afghan Taliban members.
The enemy attacked the Odesa region on the night of September 1, using attack UAVs, jet-powered drones, and guided aerial bombs. As a result of the Russian attack on the night of September 1, the main and auxiliary equipment of the Odesa CHP plant was damaged. Power supply disruptions began in Odesa that same day.
In Kyiv’s Podilskyi District, a drone struck a building at the level of the 14th–15th floors and caused a fire. Three people are in hospital.
Russia is preparing pseudo-elections in the occupied territories on September 20. More than 300 million rubles have been allocated for them in Donetsk region alone.
In July, Russia’s 43 largest exporters sold $2. 2 billion worth of foreign currency - several times less than previously. This weakens the ruble and fuels inflation.
John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow with a call to end the war sooner and met with Naryshkin and Bortnikov. After that, the Kremlin canceled his meeting with Putin.
The President of Algeria ordered the introduction of the death penalty for arson after wildfires claimed at least 12 lives. Several suspects have already been arrested.
Russian forces carried out 93 airstrikes and launched 210 attacks. Ukrainian forces eliminated 1,440 occupiers, 4 tanks, and 1,775 drones.
Danone said that its office in Ukraine was not damaged and is operating as usual. Earlier, reports said that the SP Hall business center had been damaged.
The ferry, which was traveling from Kyrenia to Taşucu, capsized 6 km from the shore. At least 159 people have been rescued; a search operation is under way.
52. 8% of Icelanders voted against resuming negotiations on joining the EU, while 47.2% supported the initiative. Reykjavík was the only region to vote "yes".
A Russian attack on Kyiv damaged the SP Hall business center, where international companies reportedly operate. No deaths or injuries have been reported.
A 22-year-old woman was killed during a rave party in Switzerland, and five other people were injured. Police are searching for a suspect.
The Russians struck a race in Natalyne with an "Iskander-M" missile. Three people were killed, including a police officer, and two were injured.
Ukraine’s Defence Forces struck facilities in four regions of russia, prompting 10 regions to close their airspace. The Ministry of Defence noted that there is no "safe rear area" for Ukrainian Deep Strike systems.
Russia has used over 2,500 jet-powered drones this month, compared with about 1,500 last month. They are launched almost directly from the factory.
Contact has still not been established with 56 Ukrainians after the floods in Nepal. Rescuers are searching for them among the ruins of the Gyirong border crossing.
Floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet have claimed 750 lives, while 3,044 people remain missing. China has sent rescuers and aid.
Volodymyr Tyrtychnyi was killed at the front on November 14, 2024. The serviceman and television professional had been considered missing for more than two years.
Russia launched two missiles and 130 drones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 125 UAVs, but strikes were recorded at 13 locations.
The General Staff reported 221 combat engagements, 79 airstrikes and more than 11,000 kamikaze drones over the past day. Russia lost 1,400 servicemen.