Ukraine
The SBI has completed the case against an ex-commander and his deputy in the Kyiv region. They falsified documents about a soldier's death to appropriate part of the 15-million-hryvnia assistance to his family.
Kremlin aide Yuriy Ushakov stated that the deployment of a Chinese peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine was not discussed during the negotiations between Putin and Xi Jinping. A new round of consultations between the Russian and US foreign ministries is also planned.
Aide to Russian President Putin, Yuriy Ushakov, announced the preparation of another round of consultations between the US and Russia. The dialogue will primarily concern Ukraine.
In August, Ukraine increased electricity exports by 60%, reaching 450 thousand MWh. This is the highest figure since integration into ENTSO-E, strengthening energy independence.
A group of Ukrainian children and young people aged 3 to 18 have returned from the temporarily occupied territories and the Russian Federation. Among them are children who were forced to attend Russian schools, and a child with a disability.
Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is not against Ukraine's European integration, but NATO membership is unacceptable. Robert Fico confirmed his position on Ukraine's EU accession provided all criteria are met and expressed opposition to NATO membership.
The prosecutor's office plans to reclassify the case regarding the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy from intentional murder to an attempt on the life of a public figure. The suspect Mykhailo Stselnikov confessed to the crime and denied blackmail from the Russian Federation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin are not yet ready for a meeting. He held talks with both leaders after returning from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Russian troops reduced activity in northern Ukraine, redeploying forces to the east. They seek to advance west of Siversky Donets, using Serebryansky forest as cover, with the ultimate goal of capturing Yampil.
"Fulham" signed Kevin from "Shakhtar" for a club-record fee. The Brazilian winger stated that he is happy to play in the "highest" league in the world - in England.
The chef confirmed the authenticity of the video but called the correspondence fake, promising a lawsuit.
The Halytskyi District Court of Lviv remanded 52-year-old Mykhailo Stselnikov, suspected of murdering Andriy Parubiy, into custody. The man confessed to the crime, calling it revenge against the Ukrainian authorities.
Underground production of e-cigarette liquids uncovered in Dnipropopetrovsk region. Products worth over UAH 1.5 million seized.
In Ukraine, the "StopPressure" portal has been officially launched to protect businesses from unlawful pressure from law enforcement agencies. Entrepreneurs can report cases of pressure and receive a systemic response from the prosecutor's office.
On September 3, Ukraine will be under the influence of an anticyclone, which will ensure dry and sunny weather. Air temperature will reach +29+33 degrees in the south and west, and in Kyiv, +24…+26 degrees is expected.
The Ukrainian An-32P firefighting aircraft of the "XENA" company is involved in extinguishing forest fires in Montenegro. The operation is financed by the UAE, demonstrating the effectiveness of Ukrainian aviation.
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.