The US Embassy condemned the night shelling of Kyiv, during which residential buildings and the premises of the EU Delegation and the British Council were damaged, calling the strikes on civilian objects unacceptable. Diplomats also recalled Donald Trump's call to stop the killings and reach an agreed solution to end the war.
Steve Witkoff, special representative of the US President, after his visit to Moscow, misinformed Americans and Ukrainians regarding Putin's proposals. This caused confusion due to Witkoff's lack of diplomatic experience.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine condemned the presence of the Russian flag at the Venice Film Festival. This is due to Russia's war crimes and attacks on Ukrainian cities, which led to the death of 21 people, including 4 children.
On August 28, 137 combat engagements were recorded at the front, 68 of them in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy launched 50 air strikes, using 33 missiles and 74 guided aerial bombs.
Ukraine and Switzerland are starting the implementation of 12 infrastructure, social, and humanitarian projects. Funding totaling over 93 million Swiss francs is provided within the framework of an intergovernmental agreement.
The US Department of State has approved the sale of $825 million in military aid to Ukraine. The package includes 3,350 ERAM missiles and integrated GPS/INS navigation systems.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of Poland Karol Nawrocki. As well as a number of other European leaders who supported Ukraine after Russia's massive attack.
The death toll from the night missile and drone attack on Kyiv on August 28 has risen to 22 people. The rescue operation continues, numerous destructions have been recorded in seven districts of the capital.
The SBGS reports that the permission for men aged 18-22 to travel abroad did not affect the increase in passenger traffic at the border. Overall passenger traffic remains high on weekends.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the frontline situation with his Norwegian counterpart Eirik Kristoffersen, focusing on the Lyman, Dobropillia, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. Syrskyi emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and artillery to protect cities.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa stated that Donald Trump is a Soviet or Russian agent. He claims that Trump's foreign policy is strategically beneficial to the Russian Federation.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani believes that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end by the end of the year. Italy has also appointed a new ambassador to Moscow.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin is impossible after the massive shelling of Kyiv. He condemned the Russian strikes on civilians, pointing to the growing brutality of the regime.
Donald Trump was displeased but not surprised by the Russian strikes on Kyiv. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that this is a consequence of the protracted war and Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack on Kyiv is an attack on everyone who seeks peace, including Ukraine, the US, and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions, tariffs, and support for Ukraine to counter the aggression.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that Budapest "did not start" this war and "is not responsible for it. "
A Gallup poll showed that 67% of Americans are pessimistic about the prospects of a peace agreement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Only 31% are optimistic about this possibility.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has opened the market for training ground and water drone operators, which will allow the state to pay for courses in private schools. This decision is expected to train thousands of specialists by the end of the year to manage the latest technologies on the battlefield and in naval operations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine handed a note of protest to the Hungarian ambassador in response to the entry ban for Robert Brovdi, commander of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Kyiv called on Budapest for a constructive dialogue.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed steps for a ceasefire and preparations for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Zelenskyy thanked Guterres for his condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the attack on Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Book Institute has created an online database of translations of Ukrainian literature into other languages. It contains over 800 books available to foreign readers.
Two groups of Ukrainian children and young people returned from the temporarily occupied territories. They were forced to attend Russian schools and meet with military personnel.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski invited Robert Brovdi, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, to Poland for a vacation. This happened after Hungary banned Brovdi from entering the Schengen area.
First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk explained the economic and military-political significance of Crimea for Ukraine. He noted that the military return of the peninsula is complicated due to Russia's and its allies' resource advantage.
The State Food and Consumer Service found violations of sanitary standards at 5,328 water supply facilities out of 7,715 inspected in the first half of 2025. About 24,000 out of more than 700,000 water samples did not meet the requirements.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko announced that the "Stop Pressure" portal for business appeals will be fully operational on September 2. The portal is designed to protect businesses from unlawful actions and interference by law enforcement.
President Zelenskyy discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with Erdogan. Next week, the entire configuration will be on paper, and Turkey is joining the process.
Peter Navarro of the White House criticized India for importing Russian oil, calling the war against Ukraine "Modi's war. " He urged the Indian prime minister to change course, as New Delhi is financing the Kremlin's "war machine."
Ukraine has a vision for the return of all temporarily occupied territories. Kyiv, together with partners, modeled military situations 10-15 years in advance.
In Ukraine, 125 cases of the COVID-19 "Stratus" strain and three cases of the "Nimbus" strain have been recorded. These strains spread more easily among youth and children but do not cause severe illness.
