President Zelenskyy offered Poland assistance and training in shooting down Russian drones, including "Shaheds. " This occurred after 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
President Zelenskyy thanked Ursula von der Leyen for €6 billion for drone production in Ukraine. The use of frozen Russian assets and strengthening sanctions were discussed.
Ukraine synchronized sanctions with Great Britain, imposing restrictions against 46 individuals and 79 legal entities that assist the military-industrial complex, shadow fleet, and energy sector of the Russian Federation. Also, 37 individuals and 35 legal entities of the Russian Federation, related to IT solutions and equipment supply for the military-industrial complex, fell under sanctions.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will hold talks with the presidents of Ukraine, France, the NATO Secretary General, and the prime ministers of Italy and Great Britain. This comes amid recent incidents involving Russian drones and the redeployment of Polish troops to the border with Belarus.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met in London with representatives of the E5 countries. Priority issues discussed included strengthening air defense, joint arms production, and obtaining long-range capabilities.
In Yarova, Donetsk region, the number of victims of the Russian strike has increased to 25 dead and 18 wounded. Three injured people have been evacuated to Dnipro for medical assistance.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners will continue to help Ukraine, making it more extensive and systematic. The EU is allocating 6.6 billion euros for weapons. Germany plans to provide Ukraine with Patriot.
President Zelenskyy announced the invasion of 8 Russian drones into Polish territory. Kyiv is ready to help Warsaw build a warning and protection system against Russian challenges.
Russia attacked 15 regions of Ukraine with 415 drones and over 40 missiles. Eight Russian-Iranian drones were recorded in the airspace of Poland, a NATO country.
President Zelenskyy stated that this week's Ramstein format meeting should bring concrete results regarding air defense and funding for the PURL program for the procurement of American weapons. Earlier, Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's urgent need for 10 Patriot systems.
A special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna condemned Russia's terrorist acts in Ukraine. International partners expressed support for Kyiv and called for Russia to be held accountable.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the successful election results. The head of the Norwegian government expressed condolences to Zelenskyy over Russian strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and his counterparts from Britain and Germany agreed on the agenda for the Ramstein format meeting. Shmyhal thanked the partners for their support and co-organization of the event.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called the killing of 24 civilians in Yarova cynical amid the start of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. President Zelenskyy reported that an aerial bomb hit the village while people were receiving pensions.
President Zelenskyy commented on the Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska, stating that he was not present and does not consider the topics discussed there to be a priority. He emphasized that the summit was purely bilateral, and Ukraine was not involved, which gave Putin an advantage.
Russian occupiers dropped an aerial bomb on the village of Yarova in Donetsk region. More than 20 people died while receiving pension payments.
President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia without a ceasefire or security guarantees. He noted that Putin is deliberately delaying peace initiatives, refusing meetings.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy considers the introduction of duties against countries doing business with Russia to be a fair decision. He noted that only time will show the effectiveness of these sanctions.
President Zelenskyy calls for a complete rejection of Russian energy carriers as the only way to stop Russia's aggression. He emphasizes that Putin only understands force, and the war has dragged on due to insufficient economic pressure.
Ukraine may be left without sufficient air defense systems due to irregular supplies from the US, which coincided with intensified Russian airstrikes. Western and Ukrainian officials are sounding the alarm as ammunition stocks are depleting faster than they are being replenished.
The Accounting Chamber has begun an audit of the development of innovations and technologies for defense needs during martial law. Auditors will assess the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Innovation Development Fund, the report is expected in December 2025.
On the evening of August 8, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones, causing a fire in a private house. At least two strikes were recorded, with no casualties.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defense Minister Shmyhal. They discussed the "Ramstein" meeting and defined priorities for 2026, including strengthening air defense.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, focusing on technological issues, particularly the availability of air defense systems and energy protection. Issues of drone production and supply, including long-range weapons, were also discussed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to military intelligence officers on the occasion of their professional holiday. He noted their importance for effective actions at the front and in global relations.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit the United Kingdom on September 9 to participate in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. He will hold a series of bilateral meetings.
The Ukrainian Agri Council appealed to the Prime Minister demanding to unblock oilseed exports, which stopped after the introduction of a 10% duty. The problem lies in the absence of a mechanism to confirm the origin of products for exemption from the duty.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that in Russia's war against Ukraine, in his opinion, there is somehow a "victory for Russia. " The head of the Hungarian government also claims that the European Union, with its policies, is heading towards a state of "disintegration."
The company "Ukrspecsystems" will build a drone factory in Great Britain with investments of 200 million pounds, with production scheduled to start in early 2026. The project will create up to 500 jobs and provide access to modern technologies for the British Armed Forces.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced that a Technological Staff meeting will be held in the near future. The main goal of the meeting will be to strengthen Ukraine's long-range capabilities and protect the population.
