Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna will posthumously receive the Oxi Courage Award from The Washington Oxi Day Foundation. She died in Russian captivity while documenting war crimes.
Over 50% of Ukrainians were found to be vulnerable to disinformation, and almost 40% never verify its accuracy. Only 18% of respondents always do so, according to a poll by the Rating group.
The Telegram messenger remains the main source of information for Ukrainians, read by 52% of respondents. YouTube and Facebook rank second and third, respectively.
The last days of summer in Ukraine will be marked by heat up to +33 degrees. A noticeable weakening of the heat and a "tilt" towards autumn is expected after September 6.
Lawyer Oleh Shram notes that public discussions cannot overshadow the criminal proceedings against NABU official Ruslan Magamedrasulov. He emphasizes the need to adhere to legal procedures, not social media voting.
The European Commission rejects Donald Trump's accusations of discrimination against American technologies within the framework of the EU's digital services rules. The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act apply to all companies without exception.
Petro Halushchak, Ivan Franko's great-grandson, died on the night of August 27 after a long illness. He was a father of six children and an active promoter of Ukrainian cultural initiatives.
In Lviv, border guards of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment created a living flag of Ukraine on Mount Baba Rod. The wife of Hero of Ukraine Roman Hakh lit blue and yellow smoke bombs.
Cherkasy police identified the woman who attacked the street singer. Her actions were classified as petty hooliganism, and the case will be transferred to court.
Hungary stopped receiving Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline after the third strike in a short period.
From September 1, new rules come into force in Russia, providing for large fines for any advertising or free mentions on Instagram and Facebook. Citizens will pay up to 500 thousand rubles for posting content on these platforms.
Meta is adding a live AI video translation tool to Instagram Reels that synchronizes speech with lip movements. Initially, translation from English to Spanish and vice versa will be available, with other languages to follow.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed the country's readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Hungary is ready to provide suitable conditions for their conduct.
The Verkhovna Rada approved changes to the State Budget-2025 for UAH 36. 7 billion, reallocating non-military expenditures. Additional funds will go to the reserve fund, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, grants for defense tech, and school meals.
The Supreme Court closed proceedings in the case of Concord Bank, citing a legal conflict that MPs had warned about back in 2020. This decision effectively deprived the bank's shareholders of access to justice.
The White House has opened an official TikTok account under the name @whitehouse. The first video features footage of Trump saying, "I am your voice," and the caption for the video reads: "America, we are BACK! Hello, TikTok?".
The Russian army attacked Kostiantynivka with FAB-250 aerial bombs, damaging residential and administrative buildings. There are casualties among civilians, one person may be under the rubble.
Five enemy "Shaheds" simultaneously attacked a residential building in Kharkiv, killing a family with children. More people may be under the rubble, the rescue operation continues.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the coming days will show whether EU countries will support the peace process. He also expressed doubt about the effectiveness of the current European strategy to weaken Russia.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban positively assessed the meeting between Trump and Putin, calling the world safer. He believes that cooperation between the largest nuclear powers has been restored.
At the international border crossing "Kelmentsi-Larga" on August 15 and 16, the road surface will be replaced. This will lead to a significant slowdown of traffic and redirection of transport.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a series of conversations with the heads of almost thirty national parliaments and the President of the European Parliament. They agreed on the coordination of actions at the inter-parliamentary level, discussing common principles and the future of Ukraine.
Kyiv Deputy Mayor Volodymyr Prokopiv has been released from round-the-clock house arrest, and his electronic bracelet has been removed. He had been under arrest for almost four months.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized the need to scale up the use of ground robotic systems for evacuating the wounded. He also called for improving the provision of armored and evacuation vehicles to medical units.
Residents of central Victoria observed a large meteor flying across the night sky. Astrophysicist Jonti Horner confirmed it was a fiery fireball and suggested that fragments might have reached the ground.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi reported the destruction of over 23,400 enemy targets in July. Unmanned systems are recognized as a key factor of superiority.
A fish processing plant has started operating in Lviv Oblast, based on PJSC "Lviv Regional Production Fish Combine", creating almost 300 jobs. The enterprise plans to produce over 12 tons of finished products daily and enter the European market.
A drone that flew in from Belarus was found at the Gaižiūnai training ground in Lithuania. According to preliminary data, it resembles a Russian Shahed-type drone.
Patrol police officer Liliia Stepanchuk died in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack. Her body was recovered from under the rubble, the search for her father continues.
Meta invests billions of dollars in AI data centers. Mark Zuckerberg aims to make superintelligence accessible to everyone in the world.