The occupation authorities of Kherson region reported to Putin about their own revenues of 7 billion rubles, but the region's budget for 2025 consists of 76% of subsidies. Own revenues barely cover the basic expenses of the occupation apparatus.
Czech volunteers from the Darek pro Putina initiative handed over a Black Hawk UH-60 helicopter to Ukraine. More than 20,000 people contributed to fundraising for it.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with the Prime Minister of Qatar. The results of the summit in Washington, the peace process, and security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed.
On August 26, 130 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, with the most active battles continuing in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The occupiers launched two missile and 40 air strikes, used 1708 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2947 shellings.
US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of imposing sanctions and tariffs against Ukraine. This could happen if the conflict is not resolved, just as against Russia.
Donald Trump commented on Sergey Lavrov's statements regarding Volodymyr Zelenskyy's legitimacy. Trump called Lavrov's words "nonsense" and stated that they do not matter.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 4. 6 billion to the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development for the eRecovery program. The funds are intended to finance the purchase or construction of residential real estate and land plots using housing certificates.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allowed men aged 18 to 22 inclusive to cross the state border unhindered. This rule does not apply to high-ranking officials and their deputies.
Citizens of Ukraine abroad can draw up a will through consular institutions or foreign notaries. The testator submits an application for registration of the will in person, presenting an identity document.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic will be the first countries to apply the norms on multiple citizenship. After that, multiple citizenship can be extended to Canada and the USA.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British military leaders. They discussed support for Ukraine, the situation at the front, and the supply of weapons.
The Cabinet of Ministers is expanding the "Vlasna Sprava" (Own Business) program, offering grants of up to UAH 1 million to creative entrepreneurs. The support covers cinema, design, game development, and other areas.
The United States is ready to provide intelligence resources and battlefield oversight for any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine. The US will also participate in the country's European air defense shield.
Laws establishing the legal regime of Defence City to support defense industry enterprises have been sent to President Zelenskyy for signature. Residents will receive tax benefits and simplified customs procedures, taking into account the position of the aviation industry.
The Lithuanian Seimas approved Inga Ruginiene as prime minister. She plans her first visits to Ukraine and Poland.
President Zelenskyy announced upcoming contacts with Turkey and European countries regarding platforms for negotiations with Russia. Ukraine is ready to work quickly to end the war, but expects confirmation from partners and pressure on the Russian Federation.
Russia plans to withdraw from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture, which will remove mechanisms of pressure on the aggressor. This endangers Ukrainian military personnel and civilians held in Russian places of detention.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to privatize the Odesa Port Plant. The state-owned stake will be put up for an open electronic auction with an initial price of UAH 4.5 billion.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution allowing men aged 18-22 to cross the border unhindered. This decision applies to all citizens of the corresponding age, including those who are already abroad.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation announced six new services in the "Diia" application. Among them are an AI assistant, e-notary, e-excise, and "Path of the Wounded."
The Belgian Prime Minister stated the legal difficulties of confiscating frozen Russian assets. A significant portion of them, 183 billion euros, is located in Brussels at Euroclear.
The official trailer for Anton Ptushkin's film "Antarctica" has been released, showing the life of polar explorers at the "Akademik Vernadsky" station. The film's premiere will take place on September 4.
The Netherlands is allocating 500 million euros to finance at least one complete set of American air defense systems and ammunition for Ukraine. This is part of a support package within the framework of Ukraine's Priority Urgent Requirements List (PURL).
Belgium will provide Ukraine with several F-16 fighter jets in September. This information was confirmed by Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot during a press conference in Odesa.
Blogger Yevhen Prokopyshyn considers Kyrylo Budanov the leader among military personnel in the “TOP-100 Influential Ukrainians 2025” ranking. He emphasizes that Budanov enjoys a high level of public trust and is politically ready.
Belgium is ready to join international forces with an appropriate mandate after a ceasefire. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot stated this in Odesa.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha stated that security guarantees for Ukraine must be legally binding. He emphasized the importance of accelerating the peace process and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
As of early August, Ukraine's state and state-guaranteed debt reached UAH 7. 78 trillion (USD 186.13 billion). In July, it increased by UAH 76.92 billion in hryvnia equivalent and by USD 1.29 billion in dollar equivalent.
Since the beginning of the day, 71 combat engagements have been recorded. More than half of them occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated Ukraine's firm intention to end Russian aggression in 2025. He discussed peace efforts with colleagues from Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands in Odesa.
