Ukraine thanked Slovakia for supporting its European integration aspirations and opening negotiation clusters with the EU. The parties discussed economic cooperation, infrastructure and energy projects, including the Uzhhorod-Chop railway section.
US President Donald Trump stated that the war in Ukraine will have terrible consequences if it does not stop. He noted that the US will help resolve the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Dmitry Medvedev stated that Finland, Norway, and Poland are increasing military activity near Russian borders. He also emphasized the military threat from the Baltic states and announced a change in Russia's military approach to the border with Finland due to its accession to NATO.
The United States and Ukraine are negotiating a $100 billion deal for the acquisition of American weapons. The agreement involves the exchange of intellectual property for advanced Ukrainian systems.
The US plans to transfer the first batch of 10 ERAM missiles to Ukraine in October. In total, Ukraine can purchase up to 3350 such missiles.
Since the beginning of the day, 122 combat engagements have been recorded. The occupiers carried out 3565 shellings, used 1970 kamikaze drones and 79 guided aerial bombs.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Hungary would not support Ukraine's accession to the EU. He noted that Hungary's position does not depend on Moscow, but is based on the opinion of Hungarians who do not want Ukraine's membership in the EU.
Belgium will not transfer blocked Russian funds, as this threatens its reputation as a financial center. Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot confirmed that asset confiscation is not an option for the country.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the American enterprise "Flextronics" in Mukachevo, which was hit by a missile strike on August 21. 17 employees were injured, but thanks to evacuation, greater casualties were avoided.
The Naval Special Forces unit "Angels" evacuated four Ukrainian servicemen who had been hiding in occupied territory for over three years. Among those rescued were the twin brother of an exchanged marine and three National Guardsmen.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a large group of children has been evacuated from the occupied territories. They endured oppression and coercion, and are now receiving assistance in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian national team will play against France in Wroclaw at 9:45 PM in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Serhiy Rebrov and Didier Deschamps have determined the starting lineups for the teams.
President Zelenskyy opened the Uzhhorod – Chop Eurotrack, connecting Uzhhorod with Bratislava, Košice, Budapest, and Vienna. Trains will start running from September 12, and the Eurotrack will be extended to Lviv.
The European Union is sending a delegation to Washington to prepare new joint sanctions against Russia. European Council President António Costa confirmed increased pressure through further direct and secondary sanctions.
The Ukrainian electronic diary "Yedyna Shkola" is now available by subscription for UAH 48. 99 per month. Parents are outraged, and the Ministry of Education has not yet commented on the innovation.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced 80% readiness of infrastructure for the 2025/2026 heating season. A support program has been launched for 238 frontline communities, which includes UAH 19,400 for firewood and compensation for 100 kWh of electricity.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is responding to Russian strikes on energy facilities and will not tolerate darkness. Ukraine is ready to ensure Slovakia's energy stability by offering joint energy projects without Russian resources.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that negotiations with Putin concerned only bilateral cooperation. He denied information about discussing an energy blockade of Ukraine.
Serhiy Koretsky, Chairman of the Board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", met with the IMF mission to discuss preparations for the heating season. The discussion covered gas imports, stock formation, and the consequences of attacks on infrastructure.
A 43-year-old resident of Odesa region will appear in court for the illegal seizure of a TCC vehicle. He stole the car and the driver's bag when he was being taken to the military medical commission.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office filed a lawsuit with the HACC regarding the MP's unjustified assets. This includes 5 apartments, property rights to an apartment, and a Toyota Land Cruiser car with a total value of over 8.2 million hryvnias.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Slovakia's support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Kyiv views this as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, as stated by Zelenskyy after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Slovakia.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that abolishes the mechanism of exemption from criminal liability for the first unauthorized abandonment of a unit and desertion. The new rules will apply to offenses committed after the law comes into force.
Local budget revenues increased by 18% in the first two quarters of 2025 compared to last year.
President Zelenskyy and Slovak Prime Minister Fico held a substantive conversation. Zelenskyy informed Fico about his conversation with Donald Trump and the results of the Coalition of the Willing meeting.
In 2024-2025, the Ukrainian government allocated UAH 70 billion to support projects of the "Made in Ukraine" program. The funds will be directed to mortgages, grants, industrial parks, and investments.
The Ukrainian government will allocate UAH 119 billion for education in the upcoming state budget. Support will also be provided to frontline communities, including medicine and housing for IDPs.
The General Staff reported 103 combat engagements at the front as of 4:00 PM on September 5. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where there were 26 attempts to break through.
Ukraine is for the first time returning 3. 377 million euros from abroad, stolen through a corruption scheme at the State Enterprise "Polygraph Combine "Ukraina". The funds will be transferred by a French company that was involved in the NABU and SAPO case, after an agreement with the National Financial Prosecutor's Office of France.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calls on the President not to sign the law on amendments to the State Budget-2025. The bill provides for the withdrawal of UAH 8 billion from the Kyiv budget, allocated for education, medicine, transport, and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
