Belarus
Russian invaders force Ukrainian children to undergo military training and participate in propaganda exercises. The CNS emphasizes that kidnapping and militarization of children is a war crime.
At least 596 citizens of Belarus signed contracts with the armed forces of the Russian Federation in the first six months of 2025. The Belarusian authorities do not open cases against mercenaries, despite criminal liability for participating in conflicts.
Mette Frederiksen stated that Putin shows no intention of negotiating, despite his statements. She added that he could stop the war today, but continues it with the support of Iran, Belarus, North Korea, and China.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with IOC President Kirsty Coventry. They discussed preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics and maintaining a principled stance on Russia and Belarus.
The Center for Countering Disinformation predicts an intensification of Russian propaganda campaigns in the first two weeks of September. They are aimed at discrediting security guarantees for Ukraine, the negotiation process, and international support for Kyiv.
In Ukraine, the project of transitioning to a 12-year school system has officially started. The experiment will last until August 2027, preparing for the recognition of Ukrainian certificates in Europe.
More than 2,000 military personnel from five CSTO countries are taking part in exercises in Belarus. 450 units of equipment are involved, including aviation and drones.
Billboards appeared in Serbian cities for the birthday of Alexander Lukashenka. The greeting is signed by the ultraright organization "Nashi", which supports Russian aggression and opposes Serbia's European integration.
Lithuania has installed concrete "Dragon's Teeth" barriers at unused border crossings with Russia and Belarus. This is part of the planned measures of the Baltic Defense Line, aimed at restricting the entry of military equipment.
Iran is tightening visa rules for Russians, requiring them to apply to Iranian tour companies for visa processing and hotel bookings. This is due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East to prevent the entry of undesirable persons.
Two missiles fell 50 meters from the EU delegation in Ukraine during a massive Russian attack. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of pressuring Russia and announced the 19th package of sanctions.
Russia and Ukraine are planning family reunification events for early September. The process requires coordination of logistics and security, as well as coordination between humanitarian organizations.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, hitting key facilities. This has led to a reduction in Russian oil exports to key partners and a fuel shortage in the Russian Federation.
Until October 31, 2025, and for all exporters - this condition was announced by the Russian government as part of a new decision on the ban on gasoline exports. Moscow explained that this is to "maintain the stability of the domestic fuel market of the Russian Federation."
The State Aviation Service transferred the authority to repair Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which has ties to the Russian defense complex. Experts consider this a threat to Ukraine's national security.
Russian oil supplies decreased by 320,000 barrels per day in the week to August 24 due to infrastructure damage and the doubling of US tariffs on Indian goods. Export volumes to India have fallen by more than 500,000 barrels per day in the last two months.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, reported that no actions are being recorded on the border of the Chernihiv region with the Russian Federation. According to him, Russia will not be able to involve a large group during exercises in Belarus.
Border guards predict a smaller number of Russian troops in joint exercises in Belarus, but do not rule out provocations on the border. Ukraine is strengthening engineering and fortifications along the border with Belarus.
The summer campaign of Russian troops in Ukraine did not bring the expected results, ending in failure. In three months, the Russians captured only 0.3% of Ukrainian territory, failing to achieve their goals.
Estonia blames Russian jamming for a drone explosion on its territory. It was likely a Ukrainian drone that deviated from its course due to Russian electronic interference in the Baltic region.
The Ukrainian Ombudsman reported on the exchange of letters from prisoners of war and the discussion of humanitarian parcels. This happened after a meeting between representatives of the Ombudsmen of Ukraine and the Russian Federation, mediated by Belarus.
Former defender of Kyiv "Dynamo" and the Ukrainian national team Yevhen Khacheridi joined Odesa "Chornomorets", which plays in the First League. Earlier, Khacheridi worked as a scout at "Dynamo", from where he was dismissed.
On the Kuril Islands, the sale of AI-92 gasoline to the public has been completely stopped, leaving it only for official needs. The head of the district reported that there is only enough gasoline for special transport, and a new batch is expected "soon."
Lithuanian intelligence considers the probability of hybrid attacks during the "West-2025" exercises to be low, but does not rule out individual provocations.
The Russian Human Rights Commissioner and a representative of the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights met with the mediation of Belarus. The parties discussed family reunification, visits to prisoners, and exchange of letters.
Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenka congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day. He called on them to find their own path to true independence.
Ukraine successfully consolidates European partners and prevents capitulation at negotiations in Istanbul. The country has achieved significant successes in the development and testing of new models of missile weapons and drones.
NATO's easternmost countries are experiencing a sharp increase in radio and satellite jamming, affecting air and sea communications. Lithuania accused Russia of a 22-fold increase in GPS jamming.
AFU officer Andriy Tkachuk does not consider a repeated invasion from Belarus during joint exercises with Russia. He believes that the exercises are aimed at pressuring the Baltic countries and Poland.
China has expressed readiness to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, but only under a UN mandate. In Brussels, the plan met with a mixed reaction due to concerns about China's neutrality.