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."
Due to the Russian attack on Kyiv region, gas supply will be absent in Obukhiv district on September 8 and 9. The service will be gradually restored for 8093 subscribers.
The SBI is investigating a fatal road accident in Kyiv that occurred on September 8 on Olena Teliha Street. A military staff sergeant, driving a service vehicle, drove into the oncoming lane, where he collided with a police car, resulting in the death of a police officer and another man.
A NABU employee is suspected of treason, having transferred over 60 episodes of secret information. He worked in the closed unit "D-2" and was part of Russia's intelligence network.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the positive results of August 2025 for the Defense Forces, despite the challenges. Ukrainian military regained control over 58 sq. km of territory and inflicted significant losses on the occupiers in manpower.
China is significantly increasing its imports of Russian LNG, having made its first export from the Arctic LNG 2 project and designated the Beihai terminal to receive supplies from the Russian Federation. Purchases are made through a little-known company to conceal the end consumer.
In the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland, near Terespol, remains of an unknown flying object have been found. Law enforcement has cordoned off the area; there is no danger to local residents.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 21/USD, strengthening it by 13 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.16/EUR.
The SBU declared Russian rapper Timati wanted for spreading Kremlin propaganda and supporting the war. He is in the category of "person hiding from pre-trial investigation bodies."
Western observers will analyze the Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises to assess the combat readiness of Moscow and Minsk. The maneuvers will take place near Poland and Lithuania; NATO countries are conducting their own exercises.
On August 8, oil prices rose by more than 1% due to the threat of new sanctions against Russian exports. OPEC+ is increasing production slower than expected, supporting price growth.
On the night of September 8, Russians attacked Ukraine with 142 Shahed-type attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 112 enemy drones in various regions of the country.
Over the past day, September 7, 156 combat engagements were recorded. The occupiers launched three missile and 75 air strikes on the positions of Ukrainian defenders and settlements, using 16 missiles and 143 guided bombs. In total, the enemy carried out 4703 shellings, involving 4679 kamikaze drones.
Russian troops attacked a thermal power generation facility in Kyiv Oblast on the night of September 8. This led to problems with electricity supply.
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.
September 8 marks the International Day of Journalists' Solidarity, dedicated to unity and the fight for freedom of speech, as well as International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO to draw attention to the problem of illiteracy. Also on this day, Apology Day, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurses Day, the folk holiday Rozhanytsia, and Christians celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Two-day parliamentary elections have started in Norway, where the left-wing bloc led by the Labour Party is competing with the right-wing bloc represented by the Conservative Party. The election results will affect the country's social welfare system and energy policy.
On September 8, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with short-term rains in places. Daytime air temperature will be 21-26°, in the south up to 29°.
Russian media actively cover trips to the temporarily occupied territories (TOT), focusing on the opening of new facilities and meetings with local residents. The purpose of the visit is to conceal real problems and the humanitarian crisis in the TOT.
The cost of access to open state data in Russia, including real estate registry extracts and subscriptions to analytical systems, has increased tenfold. This creates a significant financial burden on small businesses, pushing them out of the market and limiting access to information.
Donald Trump plans to negotiate with Vladimir Putin to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The American leader is confident that he can resolve the situation, citing his experience of ending seven conflicts.
A pilot project for creating a modern solid waste management system is starting in Kyiv Oblast. It involves sorting, recycling waste, and generating energy from waste.
US President Donald Trump announced the upcoming visits of European leaders to Washington to discuss the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian war. He also plans to talk with Putin amid recent Russian shelling of Kyiv.
Peskov claims that more and more countries share Moscow's position on the war in Ukraine. At the same time, the Kremlin does not confirm its readiness for territorial compromises.
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.
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated that Russia's night attacks on the government building in Kyiv indicate a transition to a new level of terror. She called on Europe to give a decisive response and strengthen support for Ukraine.
At least 92 US citizens have given their lives defending Ukraine from Russian aggression. The American charitable foundation R.T. Weatherman Foundation provides assistance to volunteers.
In the occupied territories of Kherson region, thousands of people remain without electricity due to network overload and a shortage of power engineers. In the east of the country, residents are experiencing problems with water supply due to destroyed infrastructure.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that he does not consider himself anti-Ukrainian and seeks a future for Ukraine. He emphasized that the collapse of the neighboring country is not in Budapest's interests.
During the search of the suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy, ammunition, Soviet awards, and badges were found. Notebooks with handwritten notes, flash drives, and mobile phones were also discovered.
