Vladimir Putin stated that Russian troops withdrew from Kyiv in 2022 due to persistent appeals from Western European leaders. According to him, Ukraine then decided to continue fighting, rejecting proposals to end the conflict.
The Ukrainian company "XENA" has deployed its An-32P aircraft to extinguish fires in Montenegro. This aircraft can drop up to 8,000 liters of water in a single pass, operating at an altitude of 40 meters or more.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that he is ready to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow, if the latter wishes. At the same time, Putin once again emphasized that Zelenskyy's powers as President of Ukraine have already expired.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that powerful Armed Forces of Ukraine are a key part of future security guarantees for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy confirmed the importance of the Armed Forces and funding, and also counts on the PURL program and the "Danish model" to cover the $6 billion deficit for drones.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not agree to an exchange of territories with Russia. He emphasized that this is not a gift to the enemy, but a part of Ukraine's defense and the lives of Ukrainians.
President Zelenskyy announced an upcoming conversation with Donald Trump. They will discuss aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, if a meeting with Putin does not take place.
In Kyiv, the major restoration of the modern building of the Okhmatdyt hospital, damaged by a Russian attack, is underway. Facade, internal works, and renovation of engineering systems are being carried out.
President Zelenskyy announced an agreement with the Nordic countries and the Baltics regarding additional air defense systems and weapons production. This will strengthen Ukraine's defense ahead of winter.
Since the beginning of the day, 58 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy is actively operating in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions, having made 29 attempts to advance.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on signals from the USA regarding their readiness to provide a certain safety mechanism.
Mette Frederiksen stated that Putin shows no intention of negotiating, despite his statements. She added that he could stop the war today, but continues it with the support of Iran, Belarus, North Korea, and China.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine showed the elimination of a Russian invader in an anti-thermal imager cloak and other enemy equipment. The events are taking place on the Zaporizhzhia and Lyman fronts.
The first foreign trip of newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Washington caused tension in the country. His meeting with Donald Trump exacerbated contradictions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his pro-European government.
Germany announced that it is considering inviting Donald Trump to participate in the "coalition of the willing" meeting in Paris. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
A Kyiv lawyer and three of her accomplices have been charged with organizing a business selling fake certificates to evade mobilization. They offered men of conscription age fictitious documents about fabricated illnesses for $8,000.
The leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea discussed the possibility of living to 150 years old during their ascent to the Tiananmen Gate. Putin mentioned organ transplantation, while Xi Jinping spoke about longevity forecasts.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CPD, refuted Russia's claims of control over Kupyansk. The man who ran with the tricolor was eliminated by the Defense Forces.
Defender Vitaliy Mykolenko has left the Ukrainian national team's camp due to an injury. He will be replaced by Vladyslav Dubinchak in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Azerbaijan.
In Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region, an elevated level of formaldehyde in the air has been recorded after the night shelling. Experts recommend closing windows and limiting time spent outdoors.
The IMF mission, led by Gavin Gray, began its visit to Kyiv, holding expert meetings with the NBU. The macroeconomic situation, inflation, reserves, and the foreign exchange market were discussed.
The Kyiv TCC reacted to the incident on September 2 in Obolon, where a man bit a police officer. The citizen was taken to the military medical commission.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi had a phone conversation with the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, Fabien Mandon. The parties discussed the situation at the front and the key needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
An IMF mission arrived in Kyiv for negotiations on financial support for Ukraine. Economist Andriy Novak expects a continuation or increase in funding due to military expenditures.
Serhiy Babak, Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, announced the disruption of textbook deliveries to schools, specifically stating that not a single Braille copy has been received. The parliamentary committee on education will investigate the reasons for the delays and the effectiveness of expenditures.
Counterintelligence detained two Russian agents in Dnipropetrovsk region: a 48-year-old confectionery factory worker who spread IPSO and adjusted strikes on enterprises, and a 45-year-old ex-policeman who guided attacks on command posts. Both face life imprisonment for treason.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted bill No. 11387, which provides for amendments to a number of codes. It establishes administrative responsibility for failure to appear at a Parliament summons without valid reasons.
Ukraine returned a 17-year-old boy from the temporarily occupied territories who sought help from the Ukrainian Child Rights Network. Earlier, in the temporarily occupied territories, the boy was subjected to pressure from the occupiers.
Great Britain imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation and Ramzan Kadyrov's mother in the list. The restrictions apply to 11 individuals and organizations involved in the re-education of Ukrainian children.
Australia has imposed sanctions on 14 individuals for suppressing freedoms in Russia and supporting aggression against Ukraine. Minister Penny Wong condemned the Kremlin's actions and held the Russian authorities responsible for Navalny's death.
The mother of 10-year-old Vanya Honcharuk, who died in a football camp, commented on the suspicion against the director of LLC "Football Academy Benfica Ukraine". She emphasized that the family fought for this for more than two years, so that not only the perpetrators, but also the organizers of the dangerous system would be held accountable.
