Kyiv
Zelenskyy said that Russia is ready for negotiations. Ukraine wants to restore the diplomatic process and agree on de-escalation by winter.
In the capital’s Solomianskyi District, a son attacked his mother and lunged at a police officer. The law enforcement officer used his firearm, and the attacker died.
The US seeks to resume negotiations between Ukraine, the US and Russia. There are no specific dates, and linking them to elections in Russia is merely Kyiv’s forecast.
American representatives met with Putin and Zelenskyy in Moscow and Kyiv. Witkoff reported progress and possible new trilateral talks.
The UN session will open on September 8, 2026, under the chairmanship of Khalilur Rahman. The general debate will take place from September 22 to 28, with talks on Ukraine possible.
From September 10, Kyiv will shorten the curfew and extend public transport operating hours. Metro operations will also change, bridge traffic will be altered, and mass events will be restricted.
No precipitation is expected in Ukraine on Tuesday, with daytime temperatures reaching 20–25°. In Kyiv, temperatures will reach 23°.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the negotiating team after meetings in Kyiv with representatives of the U. S. president. He called for continuing the joint work.
Starting September 10, the curfew in Kyiv will run from 1:00 a. m. to 5:00 a.m. Public transport will operate for an additional hour.
The capital is building up reserves of water and food in case of outages and emergencies. Hot meals will be available to 25,000 people.
SBU Head Oleksandr Poklad and the entire staff of the Security Service congratulated the personnel of Ukraine’s military intelligence and personally the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Oleh Ivashchenko, on their professional holiday.
A significant portion of the menu is temporarily unavailable at the McDonald’s restaurant in Hatne. The unavailable items include nuggets, wings, desserts, potato dips, and sauces.
A 30-year-old man wounded during the enemy attack on September 1 has died in Kyiv. Thirteen people were injured at the time, and nine were hospitalized.
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the hostilities in Ukraine. He hopes that the visits by the U.S. special representatives will revive negotiations.
The president said that Ukraine’s weak point is its anti-ballistic defense. Kyiv is counting on Patriots from the United States, Norway and Canada, as well as the development of its own system.
U. S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner departed Kyiv by the "Peace Express" train. Zelenskyy thanked them for their visit.
Zelenskyy thanked Witkoff and Kushner for their visit to Kyiv and the good conversation. He said that the dialogue would continue for the sake of lasting peace.
Zelenskyy said that the Donbas is one of the key issues of the war and Ukraine’s outpost. He suggested that Russia may launch a new mobilization after the elections.
Steve Witkoff said there had been significant progress following talks with Putin in Moscow. He acknowledged the difficulty of reaching agreements and the need for compromises.
Zelenskyy announced the third round of negotiations involving the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
Andrii Sybiha said that Russia is not in a position to dictate terms. According to him, its losses reached 42,000 in August, while its advance slowed sharply.
The capital authorities have introduced yellow and red alert levels for drone and missile threats. However, the Pecherskyi district has not yet been connected.
President Zelenskyy thanked Trump and stated Ukraine's readiness for the meeting. He emphasized the importance of Kushner and Witkoff's visit.
Serhii Beskrestnov predicts massive Russian strikes on Kyiv's systems this winter. He called for considering the evacuation of civilians and warned of a shortage of Patriots.
In Kyiv, Zelenskyy met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Representatives of France, Britain and Germany also arrived for the talks.
Trump's special representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv by train after a visit to Moscow. The train was called the "peace express" on the display board.
Russia has stockpiles, produces and receives missiles and drones, so massive attacks may continue for weeks. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovskyi links the escalation to pressure on Ukraine and elections in the Russian Federation.
On September 6, rain and wind gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected in most western and northern regions. Daytime temperatures will be 14–27°.
An air raid alert was declared in the capital overnight on September 6, ahead of Witkoff and Kushner's visit. The Air Force also warned of "Banderols" targeting Boryspil.
Andrius Kubilius said that Putin is increasing the escalation and has brought the war to Russia. He made the comment regarding a drone strike on the SBU building in Kyiv.