US President Donald Trump will make an important statement today, August 2, at 9:00 PM Kyiv time. The content of the statement is not disclosed, but it will take place after the expiration of the term given to Putin regarding peace in Ukraine.
On most of Ukraine's territory on September 2, variable cloudiness is expected. In the east and southeast of the country, short-term rains and thunderstorms will occur in places.
President Zelenskyy met with leaders of German factions to coordinate diplomacy and discuss support. Germany has allocated 9 billion euros in aid to Ukraine for next year.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal overturned the verdict against polyclinic guard Vadym Moshkin in the case of the closed shelter, returning the case for retrial. Moshkin claims he did not hear knocking, and the explosion occurred when he tried to open the door.
At the extraordinary meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council on September 1, the massive shelling of Ukrainian cities was condemned. Ukraine called on NATO to provide Patriot systems, long-range missiles, and invest in the defense industry.
Thousands of Ukrainians in Kyiv and Lviv came to bid farewell to the political figure Andriy Parubiy, who was shot dead on August 30. Law enforcement officers detained a suspect in the murder, and the investigation is ongoing.
Prosecutors of the Pechersk District Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv sent an indictment to the court against the head of a charitable organization and an accomplice. They organized the illegal transfer of a conscript across the state border of Ukraine for $13,000.
Ukrainian animation artist Radna Sakhaluev passed away at the age of 90. He is known for his work on cartoons such as "How Cossacks Played Hockey", "Treasure Island", and others.
A resident of Dnipro headed a group that defrauded EU citizens of almost UAH 12 million. Ukrainian and Czech law enforcement officers liquidated a network of call centers that operated in several regions of Ukraine.
A 24-year-old Kyiv resident died from a high-voltage electric shock received on the roof of an electric train at Darnytsia railway station. The man was taking a selfie when he was electrocuted.
Former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych stated that he worked on Ukraine's rapprochement with the EU, but was categorically against joining NATO. He claims that joining the Alliance "would lead to civil war."
An organized group supplied "Kyivvodokanal" with low-quality reagents for water purification, replacing an expensive coagulant with a cheap analogue. This led to the embezzlement of over UAH 3 million from the enterprise.
Turkish President Erdogan informed Putin about Ankara's work towards a just end to the war in Ukraine. He also emphasized the importance of negotiations in Istanbul for peace efforts.
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.
The SBU detained two Russian intelligence agents who were adjusting air attacks and preparing new strikes on Kyiv and Odesa. One of them tracked crowds near recruitment centers, while the other provided coordinates of naval guard units.
An increase in dust concentration has been recorded in Kyiv due to meteorological conditions. It is recommended to close windows, limit time outdoors, and drink plenty of water.
The leaders of two Bundestag coalition factions, Jens Spahn and Matthias Miersch, arrived in Kyiv. This is the first joint visit of the heads of the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups to Ukraine.
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.
On September 1, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, short-term rains, and thunderstorms in most regions. The air temperature will be from +30° to +34°, in some places up to +37°.
UAVs have been detected in the airspace of Kyiv region, and air defense forces are engaging them. Citizens are urged to remain in shelters and observe informational silence.
In Kharkiv, three boys descended into an underground ventilation shaft and could not get out on their own. SES rescuers cut the grates and brought the teenagers to the surface; all are alive and unharmed.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry denied information about Ukraine's refusal to accept Hasidic pilgrims. Ukraine's policy regarding the arrival of believers for Rosh Hashanah remains unchanged.
Ukraine has banned the annual Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman due to full-scale Russian aggression and constant missile attacks. The decision is related to the ban on mass gatherings and the intensification of Russian air attacks.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU would destroy Hungarian farmers and undermine food security. Budapest will block the opening of the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
On the night of September 7-8, a lunar eclipse will occur, during which the Earth's satellite will turn red, and Saturn will be visible next to it. The full phase of the eclipse will begin at 8:30 PM Kyiv time and will last until 9:52 PM.
On September 1, a significant temperature contrast is expected in Ukraine: it will be cool in the west and north, while hot weather will persist in the center, south, and east. Sunny weather without significant precipitation is forecast in Kyiv.
In the Carpathians, 30 children from Kyiv and Dnipro are spending 10 days at a summer camp without air raid sirens. The camp, founded in 2017, moved from Kyiv to provide a safe vacation for children during the war.
On August 31, warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +31°C, without precipitation. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible in the far west, and it will be cooler in the Carpathians.
In Copenhagen, EU foreign ministers are discussing strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia and using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is also being discussed.
The SBU and the National Police detained three residents of Kyiv Oblast who, on FSB instructions, set fire to Ukrainian Armed Forces service vehicles. Among those detained are two 16-year-old teenagers and a 36-year-old unemployed man.
