Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy met with Iceland's foreign minister on his way to Canada. The parties discussed preparations for winter, energy, air defense, and defense technologies.
Donald Trump said that a meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy could take place. He explained the delay in the peace agreement by their mutual antipathy.
Zelenskyy called the SSO strike on two Russian gas condensate plants fair. The drones traveled over 3,000 km to reach their targets in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane nearly collided with a drone while preparing to take off from Moldova.
A meeting was held in Norway with the heads of defense companies from partner countries, dedicated to the implementation of the Freyja anti-ballistic program.
King Harald V of Norway, who died at the age of 89, was buried. Zelenskyy and representatives of the world’s monarchies attended the ceremony in Oslo.
The Institute for the Study of War believes that Putin exaggerated the successes of Russian troops in his conversation with Trump. The goal is to increase pressure from Washington on Ukraine.
As a result of the attack in Novorossiysk, fires were reported at the naval base and the oil terminal.
In Kyiv, a drone struck a high-rise building, injuring people. In Odesa region, a strike on the "Starokozache" checkpoint claimed the lives of two people. The President emphasized the importance of inevitable punishment for Russia.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, courts have handed down 18 sentences in cases involving fraudulent call centers. Only two convicts received actual prison terms.
Germany's Foreign Minister said that Ukrainian men of conscription age should return home. Berlin may help Kyiv identify them.
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy arrived in Norway for the farewell ceremony for King Harald V. The president will meet with Prime Minister Støre to discuss air defense.
The expert assumes that the SBI investigation into 7 hectares of land belonging to the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant may have been closed because of a law with retroactive effect. The official status of the case is unknown.
China asked Ukraine not to launch strikes on Vladivostok during the Eastern Economic Forum. Kyiv agreed to refrain from attacks temporarily.
Ukraine and the United States have tentatively agreed on a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in September. The sides may discuss air defense and diplomacy.
The Kremlin spokesperson stated that the Russian Federation was ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States. He accused Kyiv of "inflexibility" and threatened "a deterioration in the terms of peace".
Zelenskyy stressed that Europe must participate in negotiations on ending the war. He also stated the need for security guarantees and support for Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Ukraine and the U. S. have developed several ideas for ending the war. Zelenskyy said that their details are not being disclosed yet.
Zelenskyy said that after the elections, the Russian Federation may carry out an overt or covert mobilization. The infrastructure for it is already prepared.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and Russia must make mutual concessions in negotiations. He added that it is not a matter of expecting compromises exclusively from Ukraine.
Ukraine was ready to receive the American delegation by aircraft via Boryspil or Zhulyany. For security reasons, the United States chose to travel by train.
The meeting could be held in the UAE, Switzerland or Turkey. The parties will discuss energy, grain and the exchange of prisoners of war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is counting on U. S. support in implementing the Freyja anti-ballistic project.
Air defense destroyed more than 30 cruise missiles and 90% of approximately 180 targets. The President stated the need for anti-ballistic missiles.
On September 9, the above-ground section of the Syretsko-Pecherska line will operate in test mode during a yellow alert. Full service is scheduled to begin on September 10.
The President announced new talks on the Freyja anti-ballistic system following the Russian night attack.
The countries that manufacture Patriot systems are seeking ways to quickly strengthen Ukraine’s air defense before winter. France and Italy are preparing to transfer SAMP/T systems and Aster missiles.
Zelenskyy said that Russia is ready for negotiations. Ukraine wants to restore the diplomatic process and agree on de-escalation by winter.
The government plans to adopt the necessary decisions by November 1 to enable Ukraine to access the funding. The Ukraine Support Loan package for 2026–2027 totals €90 billion.
The Cabinet of Ministers proposes levying 20% VAT on marketplace parcels from the first euro, while retaining the customs duty and the exemption for gifts worth up to €45. The new rules could come into effect no earlier than July 2027.