Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Slovakia's support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Kyiv views this as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, as stated by Zelenskyy after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Slovakia.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that abolishes the mechanism of exemption from criminal liability for the first unauthorized abandonment of a unit and desertion. The new rules will apply to offenses committed after the law comes into force.
Local budget revenues increased by 18% in the first two quarters of 2025 compared to last year.
President Zelenskyy and Slovak Prime Minister Fico held a substantive conversation. Zelenskyy informed Fico about his conversation with Donald Trump and the results of the Coalition of the Willing meeting.
In 2024-2025, the Ukrainian government allocated UAH 70 billion to support projects of the "Made in Ukraine" program. The funds will be directed to mortgages, grants, industrial parks, and investments.
The Ukrainian government will allocate UAH 119 billion for education in the upcoming state budget. Support will also be provided to frontline communities, including medicine and housing for IDPs.
The General Staff reported 103 combat engagements at the front as of 4:00 PM on September 5. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where there were 26 attempts to break through.
Ukraine is for the first time returning 3. 377 million euros from abroad, stolen through a corruption scheme at the State Enterprise "Polygraph Combine "Ukraina". The funds will be transferred by a French company that was involved in the NABU and SAPO case, after an agreement with the National Financial Prosecutor's Office of France.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calls on the President not to sign the law on amendments to the State Budget-2025. The bill provides for the withdrawal of UAH 8 billion from the Kyiv budget, allocated for education, medicine, transport, and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced that 15% of army revenues come from Ukrainian communities. He emphasized the importance of continuing this support.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard. The parties discussed increasing investments in Ukrainian drone production and joint defense projects.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Robert Fico in Uzhhorod. Fico arrived after negotiations with Putin, intending to discuss attacks on oil infrastructure.
Lithuania is expanding its air raid siren system to include alerts for dangerous drones entering the country's airspace. The new algorithm introduces red and yellow alert levels depending on the threat, informing the public via SMS, sirens, and other channels.
Russia committed a war crime by striking a Danish humanitarian demining mission. Ukraine has submitted materials to the International Criminal Court and is informing international partners.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko met with ambassadors of G7 countries and the European Union representation in Ukraine.
Since the beginning of September 2025, schemes for evading mobilization have been uncovered, including illegal deregistration from military records and smuggling men abroad. Over 270 men of conscription age who tried to avoid mobilization have been identified.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the discovery of Chinese components in Russian drones makes it difficult to believe Beijing's stated position on peace. Ukraine calls on China to adhere to its diplomatic statements.
Robert Fico and António Costa met on the border with Ukraine. They discussed Fico's visit to China and the regional situation.
The head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, has been temporarily suspended due to the decision to transfer the repair of Mi-8 helicopters to a foreign company with Russian ties. His financial successes and questionable deals raise questions about transparency and the possible influence of the aggressor country.
The United States is considering leading the monitoring of a buffer zone in Ukraine as part of a peace agreement with Russia. This demilitarized territory would be controlled using drones and satellites, without the involvement of American military personnel.
Ukraine and its allies are working out the details of security guarantees, which will include coordination of air and sea defense. Thousands of troops are planned to be deployed, although the exact number is not disclosed.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Putin's invitation to Moscow is a sign of the Russians' unwillingness to meet. However, the very fact of allowing the possibility of a meeting is regarded as a step in the right direction.
António Costa stated that Russia's unwillingness to start peace talks indicates its true intentions. He emphasized that Putin deliberately delays any negotiation processes.
The number of GPS interference incidents in the Baltic Sea has sharply increased, with jamming sources located in Russia. This poses a threat to civilian flights and international security.
Ukrainian specialists are improving armaments, but financial constraints pose serious challenges. President Zelenskyy is working with partners on financing new weapons clusters, including drones and missiles.
The Minister of Education of Ukraine stated that as of September 1, schools have accepted 84%, which is more than in previous years, even with smaller volumes.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine fulfills all EU recommendations, therefore he sees no grounds for claims from Hungary. He is ready for dialogue and a meeting with Prime Minister Orbán to discuss all issues.
A district court judge in Lviv region has been served with a notice of suspicion for receiving undue benefits and declaring inaccurate information. He received $8,000 for exempting his cousin from mobilization and entered inaccurate information into his declaration for UAH 7.5 million.
Five border guards were detained in Lviv region for facilitating the illegal departure of men of conscription age. They ensured the crossing of the border for at least 80 people, without having the right to do so.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia has finally realized the significance of Ukraine's EU membership, although it took too long. He also criticized certain European countries, particularly Hungary, for continuing to purchase Russian energy resources.
