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.
Commemorations for the anniversary of the start of World War II took place in Gdańsk. Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated the necessity of reparations from Germany for historical justice and security.
A 29-year-old citizen of Ukraine was forcibly extradited from Poland. The man threatened self-immolation in a video published online.
In January-July 2025, Ukraine reduced exports of steel semi-finished products by 36. 3%, but increased pig iron exports by 55% compared to 2024. Revenue from semi-finished product exports fell, while that from pig iron increased.
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.
Serhiy Rebrov called up Kyiv "Dynamo" winger Nazar Voloshyn to the main squad of the Ukrainian national team. This happened before the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament against France and Azerbaijan.
Poland expelled 15 Ukrainian citizens on August 30. They had convictions for theft, robbery, drunk driving, and posed a threat to public safety.
As a result of the night shelling, railway infrastructure in the Kyiv region was damaged. Several trains will arrive in Kyiv with a delay of two hours or more.
Poland and allied air forces scrambled aircraft due to Russia's missile and drone attack on Ukraine on the night of August 30. The operational commander of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland launched additional pairs of fighter jets, and ground-based air defense systems and radar recognition reached the highest readiness.
Poland is working to regulate the legal status of Ukrainian citizens after President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the aid law. The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Poland discussed this issue with the Ambassador of Ukraine.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski responded to criticism from his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó regarding sanctions against Robert Brovdy. Sikorski reminded Hungary of the possibility of abandoning Russian oil and called for solidarity with Ukraine.
On August 29, the parliamentary election campaign began in Moldova. President Maia Sandu called for responsibility and warned of external interference.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an online meeting with newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The parties coordinated common diplomatic positions ahead of major diplomatic events.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of Poland Karol Nawrocki. As well as a number of other European leaders who supported Ukraine after Russia's massive attack.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Radom, Poland, during preparations for the Radom 2025 airshow, killing the pilot. The Deputy Prime Minister is heading to the crash site.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski invited Robert Brovdi, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, to Poland for a vacation. This happened after Hungary banned Brovdi from entering the Schengen area.
From autumn 2025, changes are expected in payments for Ukrainian refugees in the EU, in particular, Germany plans to reduce aid.
Russian drones are conducting reconnaissance over military aid transportation routes to Ukraine in eastern Germany. This is happening amid a broader campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe.
Former Polish Health Minister Adam Niedzielski was attacked in Siedlce. Two men beat him, shouting insults regarding his policies during the pandemic.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has put units on the highest level of readiness due to Russian missile strikes on Ukraine. Polish and allied aviation has begun preventive operations, ground air defense systems are operating at maximum capacity.
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.
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted information about alleged strict checks of Ukrainians at the Polish border. Russian propagandists are spreading fabricated stories to undermine relations between Kyiv and Warsaw.
European countries are considering wetland restoration as a dual solution for defense and climate, inspired by Ukraine's experience in 2022. Poland and Finland are already exploring this approach, and Poland has developed the "Eastern Shield" project for 10 billion zlotys.
From March to July 2025, the Responsible Gambling Center (RGC) team worked on the preparatory stage of implementing a large-scale international experience exchange program on shaping responsible gaming policy.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland announced that the special law on assistance to Ukrainians is valid until September 30, 2025. The EU Council's decision on temporary protection has been extended until March 4, 2027.
The Polish government is developing an alternative bill regarding restrictions on assistance to Ukrainians. This comes after President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the previous law, which provided for "800+" payments regardless of employment.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, reported cases of detention of individuals who tried to illegally cross the border more than 10 times. Most such attempts are recorded on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
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 President of France, the Chancellor of Germany, and the Prime Minister of Poland will visit Moldova. Their visit is intended to support the country's pro-European course and remind of an alternative to Russia.
