Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Brent and WTI oil prices fell by 0. 44% due to rising production and concerns about the impact of US tariffs on demand. Russian oil exports fell to a four-week low.
At the SCO summit, Vladimir Putin stated that the crisis in Ukraine was caused by a "coup d'état provoked by the West. " He also expressed hope for peace in Ukraine after meeting with Donald Trump.
The Prime Minister of India met with Putin and the Chinese leader at the SCO summit. Issues of economic, political partnership and security were discussed.
Satellite images confirmed the damage to a Russian border base in the Armiansk area of Crimea, where a barracks was completely destroyed. The strike could have been carried out by the new long-range "Flamingo" missiles, which Ukraine has begun mass-producing.
President Zelenskyy announced the first testimonies from the suspect in Andriy Parubiy's murder. Investigative actions are ongoing to establish all circumstances of the crime.
A suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy has been detained in the Khmelnytskyi region. Dozens of police officers and SBU employees worked on solving the crime, which was under the personal control of the President of Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a meeting in Paris on September 4. Leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, including the possible deployment of troops.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States will meet in September to discuss international security guarantees. This will be a continuation of the negotiations that took place in Washington.
President Zelenskyy thanked partners for participating in the PURL program, which has accumulated $2 billion. The program allows Ukraine to purchase weapons from the United States, with coordination carried out by NATO.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin in China will "wriggle out" regarding negotiations. The President of Ukraine emphasized that Russia is the only one who seeks to prolong the war.
In Lviv, on Volodymyr Velykyi Street, a man fired shots during a pursuit. Law enforcement officers detained the alleged shooter, there were no casualties.
President Zelenskyy stated that work on the investigation into the murder of former Verkhovna Rada chairman Andriy Parubiy is being conducted around the clock. In Lviv, an unknown man shot the politician five times as he was returning from the gym.
President Zelenskyy heard reports from the military regarding the situation at the front. He reported on active defense and destruction of the occupier in the Donetsk direction.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla announced possible power outages and a difficult winter period. President Zelenskyy previously discussed preparations for the heating season.
The US has warned Russia of possible sanctions if the Kremlin does not move towards peace with Ukraine. This was stated at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where the importance of a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy was emphasized.
The German government is unlikely to send troops to Ukraine, despite previous statements by Chancellor Merz. Berlin will provide security guarantees through financial assistance.
The Kremlin claims that Europe is hindering peace efforts regarding Ukraine, which, in their opinion, are being coordinated between Putin and Trump. Russian presidential spokesman Peskov called this a "big mistake" by Europeans.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported over 290,000 losses of the Russian army in Ukraine over the past eight months of the current year. The enemy suffered the greatest losses in Donetsk region, failing to achieve strategic objectives.
Russian invaders occupied some territory in the Kupyansk direction, but it has no strategic importance. There are no large settlements in this territory, only villages and towns.
On August 30, Russian troops attacked Shostka and Konotop districts of Sumy Oblast. As a result of the shelling, a 62-year-old head of one of the villages was injured.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed support for a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine during a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The leaders discussed bilateral partnership and ways to deepen cooperation.
Donald Trump stated that the US would not send troops to Ukraine, but is ready to provide security guarantees, including air support.
Donald Trump considers a meeting between Putin and Zelensky unlikely. He compared the situation to children on a playground who first fight and then rejoice when it stops.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Modi. Modi supported the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced that Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Switzerland are ready to be a platform for negotiations on ending the war. He thanked these countries for their readiness.
Donald Trump is considering abandoning diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine and Russia. The White House is frustrated by the lack of progress and the position of European leaders.
President Zelenskyy states that the murder of Parubiy in Lviv was a meticulously planned crime. Details of the incident are being investigated.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko and Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported to President Zelensky the initial circumstances of Andriy Parubiy's murder in Lviv. All forces have been engaged for the investigation and search for the killer.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the return of frozen Russian assets is only possible if reparations are paid. This issue will be discussed at an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Copenhagen.
President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attack, which affected 14 regions of Ukraine. One person died in Zaporizhzhia, dozens were injured, including children.