In Odesa region, a man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason. He spied for the Russian Federation disguised as a woman, adjusting drone and missile attacks.
Australia handed over two archaeological items to Ukraine: a temporal pendant from the 3rd millennium BC and an arrowhead from the 12th-13th centuries. These artifacts, upon arrival, will be researched and included in the Museum Fund of Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 76 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, half of them in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces have success in the North-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, repelling enemy attacks.
Lithuanian intelligence considers the probability of hybrid attacks during the "West-2025" exercises to be low, but does not rule out individual provocations.
Fedir Venislavsky announced that the committee might consider the bill allowing men under 25 to travel abroad no earlier than September 4-5. Currently, there are 14 days for submitting alternative bills.
The case regarding the embezzlement of UAH 1. 3 billion from the Ministry of Defense on shell procurement has been sent to the High Anti-Corruption Court.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski stated that President Karol Nawrocki's veto on the law on aid to Ukrainians effectively disconnects the internet in Ukraine. This stops Starlink support and data storage for the Ukrainian government.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's war against Ukraine is a battle of good and evil. He thanked those present for understanding what is good and evil in this war.
On August 25, Kostiantynivka was hit by an airstrike with five FAB-250 bombs, wounding four civilians. 21 apartment buildings and power lines were damaged.
Kyrylo Budanov considers Ukraine's cooperation with the USA decisive for victory over Russia. He emphasizes that cooperation with Washington is key to deterring the aggressor.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg expressed hope that Ukraine would celebrate its next Independence Day in peace. He noted that the process of achieving security guarantees is more complex than the war itself.
The head of the enterprise has been notified of suspicion of fraud and use of forged documents. She planned to supply 250 tons of low-quality butter to military units.
A 31-year-old resident of Izmail, who organized an underground poker club with millions in profits, was detained in Odesa region. He also controlled the criminal "cash fund" and spread influence to other districts.
In Rivne region, Vitaliy Sakharuk, born in 1991, a conscript, died in the TCC. According to preliminary data, the cause of death was a heart failure attack.
The Aircraft Builders' Union considers the vote for Defence City a positive step, but points to the need for additional tools to support aviation.
In Zaporizhzhia, a family of lawyers was exposed for selling fake medical certificates of disability for relatives to obtain deferment from conscription. During searches, UAH 4.7 million and RUB 641,000 were seized.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is initiating changes to the criminal code, equating the "Banderite symbol" with Nazi and communist symbols.
Zelenskyy announced a meeting between the Ukrainian and American teams to discuss possible negotiations with Russia. The meeting will take place at the end of the week.
Norway will allocate $8. 45 billion to support Ukraine in 2025-2026. The country is also participating in the supply of Patriot systems, the development of naval capabilities, and investing in the production of Ukrainian drones.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that a ceasefire is a necessary prerequisite for peace talks. He reminded that this idea originally belonged to the Americans.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia does not want to end the war, but is only stalling for time.
The director of a Kyiv enterprise organized a scheme to remove conscripts from registration and book them. For her "services," she requested 19 thousand US dollars.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Yevhen Khmara as the head of the SBU's Special Operations Center "A". He has been dismissed from the position of head of the Counter-Terrorism Special Operations Center.
As a result of Russian night and morning attacks on Sumy and its surroundings, 6 people were injured, two of whom were hospitalized. 5 residential buildings were destroyed, and a multi-story building and other structures were damaged.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the bill on aid to Ukrainian citizens. He insists that 800+ aid should only be provided to Ukrainian refugees who are working.
The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region is still burning. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, published a video of the burning plant.
On August 26, uncomfortable weather with a cold snap and gusty winds is expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the daytime temperature will be +16 degrees, and in the Carpathians at night up to +4 degrees.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Kyiv. Issues of defense, sanctions, energy, and the return of Ukrainian children were discussed.
A large-scale scheme of embezzling over 38 million hryvnias from a bank has been exposed in Ukraine. The former chairman of the board and accomplices issued loans to fictitious companies, transferring money abroad.
Beijing denied Die Welt's reports about China's readiness to participate in possible "international peacekeeping forces" in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated that these reports are not true.
