German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin is impossible after the massive shelling of Kyiv. He condemned the Russian strikes on civilians, pointing to the growing brutality of the regime.
Donald Trump was displeased but not surprised by the Russian strikes on Kyiv. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that this is a consequence of the protracted war and Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack on Kyiv is an attack on everyone who seeks peace, including Ukraine, the US, and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions, tariffs, and support for Ukraine to counter the aggression.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that Budapest "did not start" this war and "is not responsible for it. "
A Gallup poll showed that 67% of Americans are pessimistic about the prospects of a peace agreement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Only 31% are optimistic about this possibility.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has opened the market for training ground and water drone operators, which will allow the state to pay for courses in private schools. This decision is expected to train thousands of specialists by the end of the year to manage the latest technologies on the battlefield and in naval operations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine handed a note of protest to the Hungarian ambassador in response to the entry ban for Robert Brovdi, commander of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Kyiv called on Budapest for a constructive dialogue.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed steps for a ceasefire and preparations for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Zelenskyy thanked Guterres for his condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the attack on Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Book Institute has created an online database of translations of Ukrainian literature into other languages. It contains over 800 books available to foreign readers.
Two groups of Ukrainian children and young people returned from the temporarily occupied territories. They were forced to attend Russian schools and meet with military personnel.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski invited Robert Brovdi, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, to Poland for a vacation. This happened after Hungary banned Brovdi from entering the Schengen area.
First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk explained the economic and military-political significance of Crimea for Ukraine. He noted that the military return of the peninsula is complicated due to Russia's and its allies' resource advantage.
The State Food and Consumer Service found violations of sanitary standards at 5,328 water supply facilities out of 7,715 inspected in the first half of 2025. About 24,000 out of more than 700,000 water samples did not meet the requirements.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko announced that the "Stop Pressure" portal for business appeals will be fully operational on September 2. The portal is designed to protect businesses from unlawful actions and interference by law enforcement.
President Zelenskyy discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with Erdogan. Next week, the entire configuration will be on paper, and Turkey is joining the process.
Peter Navarro of the White House criticized India for importing Russian oil, calling the war against Ukraine "Modi's war. " He urged the Indian prime minister to change course, as New Delhi is financing the Kremlin's "war machine."
Ukraine has a vision for the return of all temporarily occupied territories. Kyiv, together with partners, modeled military situations 10-15 years in advance.
In Ukraine, 125 cases of the COVID-19 "Stratus" strain and three cases of the "Nimbus" strain have been recorded. These strains spread more easily among youth and children but do not cause severe illness.
President Zelenskyy reported strikes on a Turkish enterprise, the Embassy of Azerbaijan, the EU Delegation, and the British Council. The attack involved over 30 missiles and 600 drones, resulting in 17 deaths.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic work and increased pressure on Russia with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The discussion focused on the preparation of the 19th EU sanctions package and Ukraine's European integration path.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte strongly condemned Russia's overnight airstrikes on Kyiv, calling them a horrific attack on civilian targets. He emphasized that Russia will not achieve its goal, as support for Ukraine will continue.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the need to document and investigate these crimes for the International Criminal Court.
The UN Secretary-General condemns Russia's night attacks on Ukrainian cities, which resulted in deaths and injuries among civilians. These attacks violate international law and must be immediately stopped.
Ukrainian airlines have become leaders in the segment of UN aviation missions, occupying 43% of the market. This contributes to the economy and maintains the qualifications of pilots, demonstrating the competitiveness of the Ukrainian aviation industry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on partners to provide long-range weapons and air defense after a massive shelling by the Russian Federation. Russia ignores peaceful initiatives and damaged the building of the EU Representation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine. He noted that the attack on the EU representation indicates the growing brutality of the Russian regime.
The French bank BPCE SA has for the first time issued special bonds to finance the defense industry. Investor demand for these papers exceeded 2.7 billion euros, indicating significant changes in the EU's investment approach.
President Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify the facts regarding Hungary's ban on entry for Ukrainian serviceman Robert Brovdi. Ukraine also has not received condolences from Hungary regarding the death of children during Russian attacks.
The State Service of Ukraine for Ethno-politics and Freedom of Conscience on August 27, 2025, recognized the Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC as affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church. This decision was made due to Metropolitan Onufriy's refusal to comply with the order to eliminate dependence on the foreign religious organization banned in Ukraine.
Germany's Foreign Minister stated the indivisibility of Baltic and German security. The countries will strengthen cooperation to counter traditional and non-traditional Russian attacks.
