Norway provides significant support in returning Ukrainian children – Yermak
Norway, as a key member of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, is providing substantial assistance to Ukraine in this effort.
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Ukrainian border guards destroy four Russian hideouts in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Units from the State Border Guard Service used drones to eliminate a Russian UAV launch site and four enemy shelters in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok system in Zaporizhzhia sector
Soldiers from the 102nd Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine, known as “Ivano-Frankivshchyna,” have destroyed a Russian heavy flamethrower system, the TOS-1 Solntsepyok, in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Russian agent guides strikes on Odesa region while posing as woman
A court has sentenced a Russian agent to 15 years in prison with property confiscation for directing Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s southern region.
Retail deposits in Ukraine’s banking sector exceed UAH 1.48T as of Aug 1
As of August 1, 2025, the total amount of retail deposits in the banks operating in Ukraine reached UAH 1,482.6 billion, which is UAH 3.9 billion higher compared to the previous month.
Poland’s President refuses to sign amendment extending aid for Ukrainians
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki announced on Monday that he had not signed an amendment to the law on aid for Ukrainian citizens.
Russia spreading fake claim about Ukrainian soldiers killing woman and child in Pokrovsk
Kremlin-controlled media are circulating disinformation alleging that servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the frontline town of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, supposedly killed a woman and a child in order to steal a car.
Ukraine strengthens industrial cooperation with Denmark – Shmyhal
Ukraine is deepening its industrial cooperation with Denmark.
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Frontline update: 136 combat clashes, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On August 25, the Armed Forces of Ukraine engaged in 136 combat clashes with Russian forces, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the hottest spot, where the enemy attempted attacks 43 times.
Ukraine’s PM, Germany’s Vice Chancellor discuss budget support, Ukraine’s defense needs
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and German Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, discussed financing Ukraine’s state budget and defense needs during a meeting in Kyiv.
Europe to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, but U.S. to be involved, Trump says
Donald Trump emphasized that security guarantees for Ukraine, in the event of a cessation of hostilities, will primarily be Europe’s responsibility, although the United States will also be involved to some extent.
Zelensky, U4U parliamentarians chart next steps for Ukraine’s EU membership talks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and a delegation of the international parliamentary network United for Ukraine (U4U) discussed mechanisms for opening the first negotiation cluster this year regarding Ukraine’s membership in the European Union.
Umerov discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with UK Chief of Defence Staff
Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov met with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defence Staff, and his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Identification of WWII victims found by Ukrainian-Polish expedition underway in Lviv
In Lviv, a joint Ukrainian-Polish expedition is completing search and exhumation works during which a mass grave containing the remains of about 40 victims of the Second World War was discovered.
DM Shmyhal, German Vice Chancellor discuss drone production, Rheinmetall projects
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and German Vice Chancellor, Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, discussed Ukraine’s needs in financing weapons production and procurement, as well as strengthening Ukraine’s air defense.
Zelensky and Kellogg discuss pressure on Russia and return of Ukrainian children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and General Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy, discussed ways to exert pressure on Russia and advance the humanitarian track—specifically, the return of all abducted Ukrainian children.
Kyiv to respond to politicized decisions on Ukrainian symbols in Poland – source
Kyiv is currently reviewing the legal aspects of recent decisions by Polish President Karol Nawrocki concerning aid to Ukrainians and the classification of Ukrainian symbols alongside Nazi and communist imagery.
Ukraine’s intelligence and U.S. support change the course of Russia-Ukraine war – Newsmax
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many in Western capitals believed Kyiv could fall within days. However, the efforts of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and U.S. support reshaped the course of the war and pushed it onto the aggressor’s territory.
Shmyhal and Kellogg discuss development of security guarantees and drone deal with U.S.
In Kyiv, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with General Keith Kellogg, the U.S. President’s Special Representative for Ukraine, to discuss the development of reliable security guarantees aimed at preventing future aggression against Ukraine.
Poland will not send troops to Ukraine – Tusk
Polish troops will not take part in any future potential peacekeeping mission on Ukrainian territory.
HUR shows ground robot reconnaissance in Sumy region on Independence Day
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, soldiers from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) conducted a reconnaissance mission using a ground-based robotic system in the Sumy region, on territory temporarily occupied by Russian forces. The national flag was mounted on the robot.
HUR shows ground robot reconnaissance in Sumy region on Independence Day
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, soldiers from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) conducted a reconnaissance mission using a ground-based robotic system in the Sumy region, on territory temporarily occupied by Russian forces. The national flag was mounted on the robot.
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms to protect Ukraine's cultural space – Language Ombudswoman
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms is a necessary step to protect Ukraine's cultural space.
Expert: Fuel prices in Ukraine return to pre-holiday levels
The change in fuel prices on Monday is related to the end of holiday discounts at gas stations that were offered on Independence Day.
War update: 76 clashes on frontline, fighting continues in seven areas
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 76 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with fighting currently continuing in seven areas of the frontline.
Poland to not be able to pay for Starlink for Ukraine due to Nawrocki's veto
Starting October 1, Poland will not be able to pay for Starlink subscriptions for Ukraine due to President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the law on extending aid to Ukrainian citizens.
Russians launch air strike on Kostiantynivka, four civilians wounded
Four civilians were wounded in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, as a result of an air strike by Russian invaders. Two of them are in severe condition, according to doctors.
Belarus restricts fuel supplies to Russia – intelligence
Belarus is limiting fuel supplies to Russia despite the fuel crisis facing the aggressor country.
Norway intending to allocate USD 8.5B in aid to Ukraine in 2026
Norway intends to maintain a high level of support for Ukraine next year, allocating around $8.5 billion.
National Prayer Breakfast held in Kyiv
On August 25, Kyiv hosted the second National Prayer Breakfast, attended by over 1,000 guests, including around 350 international participants.