Ukraine
An extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council will take place on September 1 in Brussels at Ukraine's request. They will discuss joint steps in response to the escalation of Russian terror after recent attacks.
On the map of the Russian General Staff, presented by Valery Gerasimov, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions are marked as "territory of Russia". This indicates Russia's open plans to seize these regions.
The SBU, National Police, and Prosecutor General's Office are investigating the possible involvement of Russian special services in the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy. The killer has been detained, and the crime has been classified as premeditated murder and illegal handling of weapons.
The Center for Countering Disinformation predicts an intensification of Russian propaganda campaigns in the first two weeks of September. They are aimed at discrediting security guarantees for Ukraine, the negotiation process, and international support for Kyiv.
The application of sanctions against citizens of Ukraine contradicts legislation and creates legal conflicts. This can lead to multi-billion dollar lawsuits against Ukraine.
The murder of former Verkhovna Rada chairman Andriy Parubiy was not spontaneous, but carefully prepared. It is currently unknown whether the suspect had accomplices, but law enforcement officers are considering all versions.
The relevant Committee of the Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 12439, which improves the protection of businesses in criminal proceedings. It establishes clear terms for property arrests and grants the right to appeal "urgent" searches.
It is currently unknown whether the suspect in the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy had accomplices. The police do not rule out any version, with information regarding a possible Russian trace being the priority.
In Ukraine, the project of transitioning to a 12-year school system has officially started. The experiment will last until August 2027, preparing for the recognition of Ukrainian certificates in Europe.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a Technology Staff meeting, where they will discuss means of countering "Shaheds" and long-range weapons. Also, at the Staff meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, preparations for the heating season will be considered.
The SBU detained two Russian intelligence agents who were adjusting air attacks and preparing new strikes on Kyiv and Odesa. One of them tracked crowds near recruitment centers, while the other provided coordinates of naval guard units.
Two thousand schools from 24 regions of Ukraine joined the state educational ecosystem "Mriya". The application covered about a million participants in the educational process and continues to expand.
A new academic year has begun in Ukraine for over 3. 5 million children, of whom almost 2.3 million will study in person, which is 103 thousand more than last year. The government is expanding the digital infrastructure of education and plans to open 203 new shelters by the end of 2026.
Air defense forces repelled a night attack on Kyiv Oblast on September 1. Damage was recorded to buildings of an enterprise in Fastiv district and to the roof of a warehouse in Bila Tserkva district.
Commemorations for the anniversary of the start of World War II took place in Gdańsk. Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated the necessity of reparations from Germany for historical justice and security.
The VR Committee is preparing the bill on the DGF for the second reading. Deputies are submitting amendments, but there is a risk that they will not be taken into account.
The leaders of two Bundestag coalition factions, Jens Spahn and Matthias Miersch, arrived in Kyiv. This is the first joint visit of the heads of the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups to Ukraine.
In Kropyvnytskyi, a VLK secretary was detained who promised a man a deferment from mobilization for $2,000. She was notified of suspicion of abuse of influence, which carries up to eight years in prison.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell by 0. 44% due to rising production and concerns about the impact of US tariffs on demand. Russian oil exports fell to a four-week low.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully destroyed the radar station of the S-300 complex at a military airfield near Saki. This significantly weakened the air defense of the occupiers on the western coast of Crimea.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published data on "Uralvagonzavod"'s use of imported high-tech equipment. The manufacturer's dependence on Western technologies remains critical, despite sanctions.
North Korea has unveiled new air defense missiles capable of destroying cruise missiles and attack drones. Undeclared missile bases have also been discovered, one of which is believed to contain intercontinental ballistic missiles.
On the night of September 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 86 attack drones and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 76 enemy UAVs.
Over the past day, 190 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 1 missile and 67 air strikes, dropping 117 guided bombs. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous attacks in 11 directions, enemy losses amounted to 850 personnel.
On September 1, the 2025/2026 academic year began in Ukraine. The first lesson is dedicated to honoring fallen defenders, and security is provided by 1600 officers of the Educational Security Service.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3203/USD, which is a depreciation of 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.19/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.29/PLN.
From September 1, TCC employees are obliged to use body cameras for video recording. Basic general military training for students will begin in September 2025.
More than 2,000 military personnel from five CSTO countries are taking part in exercises in Belarus. 450 units of equipment are involved, including aviation and drones.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported bill No. 12439, which introduces amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, providing additional guarantees for business.
On August 31, the Russian army lost 850 servicemen, 4 tanks, and 49 artillery systems. The total enemy losses since 24.02.2022 amount to over one million personnel.