Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who questioned Ukraine's sovereignty. Sybiha noted that Ukraine awaits Orban's opinion on sovereignty when he gets rid of his dependence on Russian energy carriers.
In Iraq, a man was sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking. He recruited Iraqis to participate in the war on Russia's side against Ukraine.
Russia has signed a law on withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture, which deprives the world of international control over Russian prisons and occupied territories. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that this demonstrates torture as an element of the Kremlin's state policy.
The "Wings of Defense" exercises have begun in Denmark with the participation of Ukrainian specialists in countering attack UAVs. The military will exchange experience and practice practical tasks.
At the technological Staff meeting of the Commander-in-Chief, the needs of the Defense Forces for drones and missiles, as well as the effectiveness of their use, were discussed. Following the meeting, specific tasks were approved for implementers, and control over their execution was established.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the victims of the mass Nazi executions in Babyn Yar. Representatives of the President's Office, diplomats, and religious figures were present at the ceremony.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims that Ukraine is not sovereign because it is financed by Western countries. He stated that without Western support, Ukraine would disappear.
The Zaporizhzhia prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the possible embezzlement of UAH 230 million allocated for the maintenance of the "Sonechko" orphanage. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, the institution continued to receive funding despite the evacuation of its pupils at the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation systematically works to improve access to medical services in small communities across Ukraine. Initiatives include children's medical examinations, mobile pharmacies, early cancer diagnosis programs, and the development of adaptive sports for veterans.
In occupied Crimea, there is a critical fuel situation, with not even enough for the military. Strikes on oil depots and the impossibility of transportation across the Kerch Bridge have caused the crisis.
Russian occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction are forced to pay at least 10,000 rubles to save their own lives. A mandatory levy has been introduced in the 70th Motorized Rifle Regiment, and those who refuse are sent to assault or beaten.
Natalia Ptukha, a forecaster at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, reported ground frosts in some regions of Ukraine and upcoming frosts in the west. She noted that a transition to meteorological autumn is currently being recorded, and there are no forecasts for winter yet.
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Ivan Havryliuk stated that Ukraine expects the supply of Swedish Gripen, French Mirage, and additional F-16s. The exact dates and number of deliveries are not yet disclosed, but Kyiv has also appealed to partners for at least ten Patriot systems.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubynets reported on mass violations of the rights of indigenous peoples and national minorities in Crimea since 2014. Over 220 Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars have been detained, and at least 700 religious sites have been destroyed or damaged.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified 13 Russian commanders responsible for missile attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
People's deputies registered a draft resolution on appealing to the Nobel Committee regarding the nomination of Donald Trump for the Peace Prize. Among the authors are Anna Skorokhod, Anatoliy Urbansky, and Taras Batenko.
Ukraine is steadily increasing organic production, entering the top 5 suppliers of organic products to the EU. The country's organic lands occupy about 350,000 hectares, which is approximately 1.2% of the total agricultural land.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that negotiations with Russia are largely ineffective, and therefore Europeans should focus on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. He emphasized that diplomatic efforts are not leading to a breakthrough, and the goal is for Ukraine to be strong to achieve lasting peace.
Iryna Vereshchuk met with Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, who has represented the Holy See in Kyiv since 2021. They discussed strengthening the Vatican's role in returning Ukrainians from captivity and supporting the families of prisoners of war.
The occupied ZNPP has been without connection to the Ukrainian energy system for six days, operating on backup diesel generators. Running out of fuel could lead to a radiation accident with consequences for Europe, states the Head of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate.
A group of four individuals who organized an illegal drug laboratory in a nature reserve in Vinnytsia region has been exposed. The perpetrators cultivated cannabis and produced amphetamine, and the value of the seized drugs is estimated at UAH 5 million.
Brussels welcomed the plan by European Council President António Costa, which involves bypassing Hungary's veto to advance Ukraine's and Moldova's applications for EU membership. The proposal would allow voting on the opening of negotiation clusters by a qualified majority of member states.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has simplified the process of obtaining construction permits by introducing push notifications in "Diia" about the status of construction service applications. Users will receive notifications about the review, refusal, or successful processing of documents after contacting the ASC.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, demining units of the Security and Defense Forces have neutralized over 1 million explosive objects. In 2024, 38 km² have been demined, and this year – almost 150 km².
The total number of combat engagements along the front line is 75. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions, having carried out 19 and 10 attacks, respectively.
Since the beginning of 2025, 28 types of dangerous non-food products that posed a threat to consumers have been identified in Ukraine. These included toys, chargers, and household electronics, with a total of over 35,000 units seized.
The "Nasha Ryaba" brand has launched a new line of premium-quality sausages and frankfurters made from 100% own-produced chicken. MHP company has launched a large-scale advertising campaign featuring an animated stand-up rooster, voiced by Ukrainian comedian Vlad Kuran.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court against Russian businessman Sergey Kabargin, whose companies cooperate with Rosatom in the construction of nuclear power plants in the Russian Federation.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski believes that only China can make Russia stop the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that pressure on Russia, not just words, is needed to achieve a ceasefire.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Education proposes that from 2026, foreigners in the service sector be required to have a basic knowledge of the Lithuanian language. After two years of living in the country, a higher level of language proficiency will be required.