Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported the first attack on the building of the Government of Ukraine. The strike was carried out with an Iskander missile.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Mykhailo Podolyak stated that China can stop the war in Ukraine, but it is more profitable for it to observe. The US must regain its moderator status or come to terms with the world's reorientation towards the East.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi commented on the performance of Russian singer Anna Netrebko in London. He emphasized that her performance is a tool for legitimizing Russian aggression.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Security guarantees, defense support for Ukraine, and strengthening sanctions against Russia were discussed.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, focusing on technological issues, particularly the availability of air defense systems and energy protection. Issues of drone production and supply, including long-range weapons, were also discussed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Putin's imperialistic plans will not be limited to Ukraine. He called on European allies to seek new partnerships due to changing relations with the United States.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will arrive in Budapest for talks with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó. The discussions will concern bilateral relations and the restoration of the rights of the Hungarian minority.
The Ukrainian national team will play its second 2026 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on September 9 at 7:00 PM in Baku. Bookmakers predict a victory for Ukraine.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denied reports about Donald Trump's demands to stop buying Russian oil. He emphasized that Hungary and Slovakia openly buy Russian oil due to infrastructural peculiarities.
WACS judges, despite salaries exceeding 150,000 hryvnias, sued the state for millions in additional payments. Ex-MP Boryslav Bereza suspects the assistance of the head of the WACS apparatus, Bohdan Kryklyvenko.
The state agency PlayCity blocked 22 Instagram accounts, including "Kolya Zalipukha" and "Olya Filyova," for illegal gambling advertising. The total audience of the blocked pages exceeds 2.8 million users, and the bloggers' "success stories" turned out to be fabricated.
At the Odesa contact zoo "Biopark Odesa", visitors filmed a raccoon with paralyzed paws. UAnimals animal rights activists appealed to the police and demanded an inspection of the animal keeping conditions.
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of "Rossiya Segodnya", announced the discovery of a serious illness requiring surgery. According to sources, it is cancer, which may lead to her removal from office.
Maria Zakharova stated that the AFU allegedly launched a drone strike on a children's playground in occupied Donetsk. Moscow promises retaliation, without mentioning its own daily shelling of Ukrainian cities.
Serhiy Rebrov commented on the strike on Heorhiy Sudakov's home. The coach believes this will add motivation to the Ukrainian national team players for the match against Azerbaijan.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council advises Ukrainians and businesses to prepare for possible power outages in the autumn. It is recommended to stock up on power banks, flashlights, and check backup power.
The forum "Strong Communities – Sustainable Development" was held in Cherkasy region, organized by MHP and the MHP-Hromadi Foundation. The event united authorities, businesses, and communities to launch initiatives, including business support and programs for veterans.
77 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, almost half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian forces are repelling attacks and have achieved success in certain areas.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal remanded Viktor Husarov, suspected of treason, in custody. He was detained on July 21 and is suspected of transmitting information to the FSB.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova visited the Cabinet of Ministers building after the Russian Iskander-K missile strike. She saw significant missile fragments and the consequences of the hit.
A monograph about Hryhorii Skovoroda has been presented in Ukraine. The publication was made possible thanks to the support of MHP company and the "MHP-Hromadi" Charitable Foundation.
Representatives of 60 diplomatic missions visited the damaged building of the Government of Ukraine after the Russian shelling. Diplomats were shown the consequences of the attacks and informed about the work of rescue services.
The Ukrainian AN-32P Firekiller aircraft from XENA company is helping Montenegro extinguish forest fires. The United Arab Emirates has covered all operation costs.
IAEA head Rafael Grossi reported on 217 Agency missions in Ukraine involving 176 employees, covering all nuclear power plants, including Chernobyl. The IAEA almost daily informs about the situation at the occupied ZNPP, where its launch after de-occupation may take years.
Heavy rain caused flooding of Kyiv streets, residents are moving through water. Kyiv City State Administration urged caution and provided contacts for emergency services.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit the United Kingdom on September 9 to participate in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. He will hold a series of bilateral meetings.
The Ukrainian Agri Council appealed to the Prime Minister demanding to unblock oilseed exports, which stopped after the introduction of a 10% duty. The problem lies in the absence of a mechanism to confirm the origin of products for exemption from the duty.
The number of sabotages on critical infrastructure in Europe has almost tripled since 2023. The Czech Interior Ministry warns that Russia will not stop fighting for influence in the Czech Republic.
Explosions occurred near military unit 6912 near Khabarovsk, Russia. As a result of the incident, there are dead and wounded among the personnel.
For the strike on the building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Russian occupiers used an "Iskander" cruise missile, not a "Shahed" UAV, as previously reported.
