US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the United States provides Ukraine with weapons that allow striking more distant targets on Russian territory. He also noted that American weapons are not paid for by US taxpayers, and the US is negotiating with Russia.
Since the beginning of summer 2025, over 64,000 people have been evacuated from Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. For this purpose, 51 specialized evacuation groups have been created.
In Zaporizhzhia, on the night of August 30, due to Russian strikes, power went out on several streets. Energy workers will restore electricity supply after the security situation stabilizes.
The U. S. Department of State has approved the sale of Starlink satellite communication services to Ukraine for $150 million. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine requested to purchase an extension of services for its Starlink terminals.
On the night of August 30, Russia launched Kalibr cruise missiles at the territory of Ukraine. The information has been confirmed by the Air Raid Map.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met with American businessmen in New York. Investments in defense, energy, subsoil use, and infrastructure were discussed.
The US State Department has approved the possible supply of spare parts for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine for $179. 1 million. The package of assistance will include spare parts, maintenance, and software.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko called on the UN to increase diplomatic, economic, and military pressure on Russia. This happened at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after massive attacks that claimed the lives of 25 people, including four children.
During August 29, 120 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 33 assault actions took place.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine will not lose the war and Russia will not win, and called on the West to pressure Russia for negotiations. He emphasized Ukraine's strength in fighting and arms production.
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.
Andriy Yermak met with Steve Witkoff to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. He demonstrated the consequences of Russian shelling, emphasizing Russia's unwillingness to end the war.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Putin's refusal to meet with Zelenskyy by September 1 would indicate a deception of Trump. Macron threatened sanctions if the meeting does not take place.
Payments under the "Schoolchild's Package" program have begun in Ukraine, with over 86,000 families already receiving 430 million hryvnias. Each first-grader can receive 5,000 hryvnias in aid, regardless of the form of education and type of institution.
Russia is shifting to new military tactics, focusing on the use of assault groups and light vehicles instead of armored vehicles. This is due to the effectiveness of Ukrainian drones, which destroy heavy equipment.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that comprehensively regulates national memory, officially introducing the term "Rashism". This term is defined as a totalitarian ideology that is the basis of the Russian regime.
Donald Trump allegedly proposed involving Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine after Russian aggression. This concerned controlling a neutral zone along the front line.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Volodymyr Nikiforenko from the post of First Deputy Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. Nikiforenko held this position since September 2019.
President Zelenskyy honored the memory of 22 people killed, including four children, by a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv. He called on the world to strengthen sanctions against Russia for this shelling.
The investment group ICU was involved in cases concerning Medvedchuk, Poroshenko, Yanukovych, and "Rotterdam+". The company remains outside the attention of law enforcement, which raises questions.
The number of Berlin schools teaching Russian has increased to 60 in the 2024/25 academic year, while the number of Russian language teachers has decreased. The Senate Administration did not provide information on the impact of Russian aggression on language teaching.
Unmanned Systems Forces hit 818 unique enemy targets from August 28 to August 29, including personnel, vehicles, artillery systems, tanks, and armored vehicles. During this period, 86 servicemen were eliminated and 90 enemy drones were destroyed.
Hungary, the only one of the 27 EU members, did not sign the EU statement condemning Russia's massive attack on Kyiv on August 28. The EU statement condemns Russia's attack on civilians and infrastructure, calling it a war crime.
Colonel Rivo Meimer reported the death of Estonian volunteer Olev Roost, who fought as part of the 3rd Separate Special Operations Regiment of Ukraine. Roost became the fifth Estonian volunteer to die in Ukraine, having experience serving in Afghanistan and Mali.
The President believes diplomacy is a faster path to peace than war. Ukraine will not be able to fully restore its territories by military means, so the diplomatic path will reduce losses.
Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Council, António Costa, reporting 25 dead, including four children, as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv. Security guarantees, Ukraine's EU membership, drone financing, and the 19th EU sanctions package were discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leader of the Dutch parties, Frans Timmermans. Defense support, diplomacy, security guarantees, and Ukraine's future in the EU were discussed.
Ukraine has no specific confirmations regarding countries that are ready to send a contingent. However, there is a theoretical understanding regarding several countries that are considering such a step.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz predicts a protracted war in Ukraine. He doubts Putin's readiness for peace talks and a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy.
President Zelenskyy stated that the ceasefire is a significant step forward, though not a long-term peace. He also discussed steps towards a ceasefire with the UN Secretary-General.
