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.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported an increase in the number of guided aerial bombs dropped by Russian aviation in August to 4390 units. In total, 5027 combat engagements were recorded at the front in August.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has launched Diia. AI, a personal assistant for public services that provides information and helps to receive services online. The assistant is currently in open beta testing, and will be integrated into the Diia application in the future.
Lviv prosecutor's office is investigating abuses at customs. Officials allowed trucks with goods to pass as empty, avoiding the payment of customs duties.
The Élysée Palace confirmed the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Paris, which will be led by Macron and Starmer. Zelenskyy's participation is expected to discuss security guarantees.
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.
Over 50% of Ukrainians were found to be vulnerable to disinformation, and almost 40% never verify its accuracy. Only 18% of respondents always do so, according to a poll by the Rating group.
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."
President Zelenskyy announced a technological Staff meeting with the participation of missile, drone, and air defense manufacturers to increase production. The acceleration of additional air defense system supplies was also discussed.
The Transparency Register, a platform for collecting and publishing data on lobbying entities, has started operating in Ukraine. From September 1, 2025, it will become a key tool of the Law of Ukraine "On Lobbying".
The Telegram messenger remains the main source of information for Ukrainians, read by 52% of respondents. YouTube and Facebook rank second and third, respectively.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed preparations for the heating season. Key points include energy, procurement of air defense, and gas volumes.
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.
Russian troops occupied the village of Komyshuvakha in Donetsk region. The invaders also advanced near Maliivka in Dnipropetrovsk region and Novoukrainka in Donetsk region.
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.
An extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council will take place on September 1 in Brussels at Ukraine's request. They will discuss joint steps in response to the escalation of Russian terror after recent attacks.
On the map of the Russian General Staff, presented by Valery Gerasimov, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions are marked as "territory of Russia". This indicates Russia's open plans to seize these regions.
The SBU, National Police, and Prosecutor General's Office are investigating the possible involvement of Russian special services in the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy. The killer has been detained, and the crime has been classified as premeditated murder and illegal handling of weapons.
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 application of sanctions against citizens of Ukraine contradicts legislation and creates legal conflicts. This can lead to multi-billion dollar lawsuits against Ukraine.
The murder of former Verkhovna Rada chairman Andriy Parubiy was not spontaneous, but carefully prepared. It is currently unknown whether the suspect had accomplices, but law enforcement officers are considering all versions.
The relevant Committee of the Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 12439, which improves the protection of businesses in criminal proceedings. It establishes clear terms for property arrests and grants the right to appeal "urgent" searches.
It is currently unknown whether the suspect in the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy had accomplices. The police do not rule out any version, with information regarding a possible Russian trace being the priority.
In Ukraine, the project of transitioning to a 12-year school system has officially started. The experiment will last until August 2027, preparing for the recognition of Ukrainian certificates in Europe.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a Technology Staff meeting, where they will discuss means of countering "Shaheds" and long-range weapons. Also, at the Staff meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, preparations for the heating season will be considered.
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.
Two thousand schools from 24 regions of Ukraine joined the state educational ecosystem "Mriya". The application covered about a million participants in the educational process and continues to expand.
A new academic year has begun in Ukraine for over 3. 5 million children, of whom almost 2.3 million will study in person, which is 103 thousand more than last year. The government is expanding the digital infrastructure of education and plans to open 203 new shelters by the end of 2026.
Air defense forces repelled a night attack on Kyiv Oblast on September 1. Damage was recorded to buildings of an enterprise in Fastiv district and to the roof of a warehouse in Bila Tserkva district.
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.
