President Zelenskyy announced upcoming contacts with Turkey and European countries regarding platforms for negotiations with Russia. Ukraine is ready to work quickly to end the war, but expects confirmation from partners and pressure on the Russian Federation.
The Netherlands is allocating 500 million euros to finance at least one complete set of American air defense systems and ammunition for Ukraine. This is part of a support package within the framework of Ukraine's Priority Urgent Requirements List (PURL).
Blogger Yevhen Prokopyshyn considers Kyrylo Budanov the leader among military personnel in the “TOP-100 Influential Ukrainians 2025” ranking. He emphasizes that Budanov enjoys a high level of public trust and is politically ready.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated Ukraine's firm intention to end Russian aggression in 2025. He discussed peace efforts with colleagues from Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands in Odesa.
Lithuania and Ukraine have signed an agreement on joint production of Ukrainian weapons on Lithuanian territory. Lithuania also intends to invest up to 30 million euros in the PURL initiative.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of a "direct threat to Budapest" over his statements about shelling the Druzhba oil pipeline. Orban stated that it is impossible to enter the EU through blackmail, explosions, and threats.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Putin of a "delaying strategy" regarding a peaceful settlement of the war. He believes that the Russian president is putting forward unacceptable conditions for a meeting with Zelenskyy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military, discussing the situation at the front and in the border areas, the creation of reserves, and cooperation with partners on security guarantees. Special attention was paid to the border regions of Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, as well as Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
President of the Ukrainian World Congress, Pavlo Grod, stated that mobilization is a major barrier for Ukrainians abroad to obtain multiple citizenship. Millions of Ukrainians abroad are ready to obtain multiple citizenship after the signing of the relevant law.
The Ukrainian World Congress recommends including Ukraine's allies in the list of countries for multiple citizenship. Congress President Paul Grod emphasized the importance of including Australia in this list.
The President of the Ukrainian World Congress, Pavlo Grod, stated that about 20 laws contradict the law on multiple citizenship. These changes are necessary for the full realization of the rights and obligations of Ukrainian citizens, regardless of the presence of multiple citizenship.
As part of Bring Kids Back UA, a child who had been under occupation for years has been returned. She is preparing to study at a Ukrainian university.
The South Korean president and his entourage feared a repeat of the scandal between Zelenskyy and Trump during their visit to the US.
Norway will help Ukraine get through winter and supports gas purchases, said Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office. The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took place on August 25.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha discussed Ukraine's position on security guarantees with the US Secretary of State and European counterparts. Ukraine is ready for meetings at the leaders' level to end the war and strengthen sanctions against Russia.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with European ministers and Ukraine diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian war. The parties agreed to coordinate efforts for a negotiated settlement.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleksiy Havrysh as Ambassador of Ukraine to Iceland concurrently. He is also the Ambassador of Ukraine to Norway.
Donald Trump stated that Putin does not meet with Zelenskyy due to personal animosity. Trump also expressed a desire to hold a trilateral meeting but doubts its success.
President Trump stated that the US wants to be ready for offensive actions, which is why the name "Department of War" is more appropriate. He also expressed concern about events in Ukraine and a desire to meet with Putin and Zelenskyy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. The parties discussed strengthening air defense, financing drone production, and the PURL program.
German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil confirmed Berlin's readiness to participate in security guarantees for Ukraine. Germany will allocate 9 billion euros annually to support Ukraine.
Fedir Venislavsky announced that the committee might consider the bill allowing men under 25 to travel abroad no earlier than September 4-5. Currently, there are 14 days for submitting alternative bills.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's war against Ukraine is a battle of good and evil. He thanked those present for understanding what is good and evil in this war.
Kyrylo Budanov considers Ukraine's cooperation with the USA decisive for victory over Russia. He emphasizes that cooperation with Washington is key to deterring the aggressor.
Zelenskyy announced a meeting between the Ukrainian and American teams to discuss possible negotiations with Russia. The meeting will take place at the end of the week.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that a ceasefire is a necessary prerequisite for peace talks. He reminded that this idea originally belonged to the Americans.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia does not want to end the war, but is only stalling for time.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Yevhen Khmara as the head of the SBU's Special Operations Center "A". He has been dismissed from the position of head of the Counter-Terrorism Special Operations Center.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Kyiv. Issues of defense, sanctions, energy, and the return of Ukrainian children were discussed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha responded to statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Sybiha called lectures on legitimacy from a person who has held office for 21 years, serving a ruler for over 25 years, absurd.
