US Vice President J. D. Vance expects peace to be achieved in Ukraine within six months. Earlier, Vance stated that Russia had abandoned attempts to create a puppet government in Kyiv.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney inspected the latest Ukrainian weapons and equipment developments. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of developing domestic production for the state's defense.
The released defenders of Ukraine were greeted along the roads with flags and sincere smiles. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets shared a video where Ukrainians meet the liberated heroes.
The "Yellow Ribbon" movement, together with Ukrainians all over the world, reminds that Ukraine remembers its occupied cities. Hundreds of people from the temporarily occupied territories conveyed greetings to Ukrainians on Independence Day through the "Yellow Ribbon" platform.
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár stated that attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline threaten fuel supplies to Ukraine. The Slovak plant Slovnaft provides 10% of Ukraine's diesel consumption.
Ukrainian troops regained control over Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region, expelling Russian occupiers. The operation was carried out by the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) and the 2nd Assault Battalion of the Third Assault Brigade.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration is considering new sanctions against Russia's oil industry. The goal is to force Moscow to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine using economic pressure.
In the first seven months of 2025, over 5,400 Ukrainians illegally crossed the border into Romania. This is fewer than last year, and a special legal regime of temporary protection applies to them.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Ukrainians will independently determine the territorial borders of their state. This was said on the NBC program "Meet the Press."
President Zelenskyy stated that the presence of a foreign contingent is an important part of security guarantees for Ukraine, but it is currently too early to discuss it. He noted that infrastructure must first be prepared, where the Ukrainian army will play a key role.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Russia has no right to choose security guarantees for Ukraine, as it seeks a long war. President Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine needs security guarantees that will protect it from Russian aggression.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Russia has recognized the impossibility of establishing a puppet regime in Ukraine. This was Russia's main demand at the beginning of the war.
Ukraine deepens cooperation with Denmark in the defense industry. The next step will be the production of Ukrainian weapons on the territory of Denmark.
Ukraine conducted its 68th prisoner exchange on Independence Day. Military personnel and civilians returned, including journalists and the former mayor of Kherson.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney does not rule out the presence of Canadian military personnel in Ukraine as part of security guarantees. He emphasized that the basis of the guarantees is strong Armed Forces, as well as military equipment and training.
President Zelenskyy thanked the military for long-range strikes and announced "good surprises" for Russians in Donbas. Details will be announced by the Commander-in-Chief.
UNIAN journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, who had been held as a civilian hostage since March 2022, has been released from Russian captivity. He was abducted by Russian military in Kozarovychi, Kyiv region, and held in a pre-trial detention center in Russia.
Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing home servicemen of the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, and civilians. Most of them had been in captivity since 2022, including journalist Dmytro Khyliuk.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the need to strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to the lack of balance between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. He emphasized the cooperation of the "Coalition of the Willing" with the United States to deter Russia.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has always sought partnership with Hungary. Now, the further state of these relations depends exclusively on Hungary itself.
The "Yellow Ribbon" movement presented the 24independence. day platform for congratulating residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine on Independence Day. The website allows sending personal greetings and words of support, uniting Ukrainians.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine uses its own long-range weapons to strike Russian territory. He refuted reports of restrictions from the US, emphasizing that this issue was never discussed.
Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day in Ukrainian. The diplomat confirmed that Japan remains on Ukraine's side, and at the end of his address, he proclaimed: "Glory to Ukraine."
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have exchanged prisoners of war with Ukraine in a “146 for 146” format. The exchange list also includes eight residents of Russia's Kursk region.
Emine Erdogan appealed to Melania Trump with a call to show sensitivity to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, similar to the war in Ukraine. She emphasized the suffering of children and the historical responsibility of world leaders.
The first snowfall was recorded on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi on August 24. The air temperature at the summit is +1°C, and rescuers warn of danger.
A conflict was recorded in Odesa during mobilization measures, where a citizen tried to escape detention. The Odesa TCC and SP states that the video does not reflect the full picture of events.
Russian authorities in the temporarily occupied territories demand that Ukrainians accept Russian citizenship by September 10, 2025, threatening deportation. This decision is based on Putin's decree, which obliges Ukrainians either to leave or to legalize, depriving them of access to medical care and work without a Russian passport.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Putin cannot be trusted, and Russia must be deterred from threatening the freedom of Ukraine and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine and support Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy celebrated the 34th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, hosting delegations from Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, and Great Britain. He thanked international partners for their support in the war and emphasized the heroism of Ukrainian soldiers.
