A 52-year-old Lviv resident, suspected of murdering MP Andriy Parubiy, has confessed to the crime. He claims it was revenge against the Ukrainian authorities.
The Verkhovna Rada has prepared a draft resolution on an appeal to the parliaments and governments of foreign states regarding the murder of Andriy Parubiy. The document calls on the world to react and support Ukraine in the investigation of the crime.
The average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in the summer of 2025 was 20. 6 °C, which is 0.2 °C above the climatic norm. July was the warmest month, while June and August were cooler.
The Ukrainian prosecutor's office continues to investigate the crimes of Russian servicemen in Bucha. Another occupier has been notified of suspicion, and cases against four have already been sent to court.
In the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, the fall of fragments of a Russian drone onto a green zone has been recorded. Emergency services are already working at the scene.
South Korean intelligence reports about 4. 7 thousand North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine. The DPRK officially admitted sending its military to Russia.
Testing of the e-Notary system has begun in the "Diia" application, which will allow notaries to work with a new electronic ecosystem. The first notarial services for citizens will become available in 2026.
This year, over 6,500 first-graders in 12 regions of Ukraine started the school year with gifts from the MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation. The "School – Heart of the Community" campaign covered 6,581 children in 380 educational institutions.
China is introducing a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens with biometric foreign passports starting September 15, 2025. Russians will be able to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa; the program will be valid for one year.
The Specialized Prosecutor's Office in the defense sector exposed offenses totaling almost UAH 60 million. These include manipulations with electricity procurement, inflated prices for timber, and embezzlement of military property.
Ukrainian rapper Potap reported that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he has entered and exited Ukraine more than 14 times, using legal means. He noted that all funds earned abroad are directed to help the Ukrainian army.
In August 2025, Russian occupiers in Ukraine lost 28,790 people, which is equivalent to more than two divisions. Also destroyed were 1,304 artillery systems and 3,505 units of military vehicles.
Oil prices are rising due to fears of disruptions in crude oil supplies to global markets caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian export infrastructure. Brent crude rose to $68.35 per barrel, and US WTI to $64.82.
The French Ministry of Health is preparing the medical system for a possible large-scale military conflict in Europe. Hospitals are being mobilized to receive thousands of wounded soldiers, and special plans are being formed in the regions.
In Odesa region, the investigation into the terrorist attack in Biliaivka has been completed, where a man, on the instructions of Russian special services, organized an explosion at the district police department. The indictment has been sent to court, and the perpetrator will remain in custody.
Gazprom signed an agreement to build the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to China via Mongolia, planning to supply up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year. The company will also increase supplies via existing routes to compensate for reduced exports to Europe.
In Ukraine, 10,622 cases of COVID-19 were recorded last week, which is 46. 2% more than the previous week. 14 deaths were registered, with further growth expected.
In August 2025, Ukrainians purchased 6. 8 thousand new passenger cars, which is 16% less than in August 2024. Toyota maintains its leadership, and Renault Duster became the bestseller of the month.
Almost 6,000 notaries work in Ukraine, the vast majority of whom are women. The number of professionals has decreased by 11% since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The meeting of the leaders of China and Russia in Beijing confirmed close ties. Bilateral trade reached a new record of $245 billion in 2024.
US President Donald Trump will make an important statement today, August 2, at 9:00 PM Kyiv time. The content of the statement is not disclosed, but it will take place after the expiration of the term given to Putin regarding peace in Ukraine.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy carried out 64 air strikes and 4918 shellings. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks in various directions, stopping the enemy's advance.
Analysts at KIT Group warn Ukrainian investors against long-term hryvnia investments due to inflation and currency fluctuations. It is recommended to form a multi-currency portfolio and use short-term instruments.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3722/USD, which is a devaluation of 5 kopecks. The euro and zloty exchange rates have also been updated, and the interbank market recorded UAH 41.28-41.31/USD.
On the night of September 2, Russians attacked Ukraine with 150 attack UAVs and decoy drones. The Defense Forces shot down 120 aircraft, 30 UAVs were recorded hitting targets.
Russian General Sobolev calls for the expansion of the occupation of Ukraine, including Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Sumy. This is intended to create a "security zone" for the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.
The VRU Committee supported bill No. 12439, which is intended to make life easier for entrepreneurs. Lawyer Vitaliy Serdyuk emphasizes the importance of its adoption to reduce corruption and pressure on business.
The Institute for the Study of War assesses the Kremlin's publication of a statement by former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych as an attempt by Moscow to legitimize him. This was likely a staged information operation timed to Putin's speech at the SCO summit.
On September 1, Russian troops lost 800 soldiers and 53 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.09.25 amount to 1,083,790 personnel.
On most of Ukraine's territory on September 2, variable cloudiness is expected. In the east and southeast of the country, short-term rains and thunderstorms will occur in places.
