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Kyiv asks government to ease curfew and open bridges and metro during air raids

Politics 08/31/2026, 22:13

The Kyiv Council of Defense appealed to the government with a proposal to change security protocols: ease the curfew and open traffic on bridges and the metro during air raid alerts.

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Bessent Discusses Trump's 28-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine with Russian Delegation

Politics 08/31/2026, 22:26

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with a Russian delegation to discuss Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. Kyiv had previously rejected the key provisions of this document.

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Arsen Zhumadilov Officially Leaves the Post of Head of the Defense Procurement Agency: What Is Known

Politics 08/31/2026, 21:52

On August 31, Arsen Zhumadilov, by mutual agreement of the parties, completed his work as director of the DOT Defense Procurement Agency. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that a new head would be appointed within the shortest possible time.

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Free public transport for Kyiv schoolchildren returns on September 1: how to get a digital and plastic student ticket

Politics 08/31/2026, 20:17

From September 1, 2026, students of Kyiv schools will once again be able to travel for free on municipal public transport. The benefit is arranged through the "Kyiv Digital" app: the digital ticket is generated for free, while the plastic one costs 120 hryvnia and takes up to a month to produce.

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Poland Intercepts Russian Il-20 over the Baltic: Defense Minister Calls It a 'Test of Deterrence Systems'

Politics 08/31/2026, 19:49

Poland's Defense Minister reported that F-16 fighters intercepted a Russian Il-20 30 km north of Łeba. No formal airspace violation was recorded, but this is already the third such incident in two months.

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Personal Accountability for Winter: Zelensky Approves Regional Resilience Plans and Firmly Warns Klichko

Politics 08/31/2026, 19:20

Zelensky approved comprehensive regional resilience plans and introduced personal liability for officials over winter preparation. Klichko was separately warned of personal liability for the 2026/2027 heating season in Kyiv.

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Kyiv to Review Security Protocols and Bridge Traffic Rules Amid Ongoing Alerts

Politics 08/31/2026, 19:13

At a meeting of Kyiv's defense council, changes to security protocols and the order of bridge traffic during air alerts were discussed. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that the city will propose a new algorithm of action to the government.

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Verkhovna Rada Prepares a “Plan B”: Deputies May Vote from Their Phones in the Basement During Air Alerts

Politics 08/31/2026, 18:21

The Verkhovna Rada is considering a “Plan B”: during air alerts, deputies will be able to descend to a basement shelter and vote through a mobile application with personal verification. A final decision is expected after the meeting of the Coordinating Council.

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Verkhovna Rada strengthens its operating regime amid constant air alerts in Kyiv

Politics 08/31/2026, 17:13

The Verkhovna Rada's apparatus has confirmed the adoption of measures to ensure the uninterrupted work of the parliament in the building on Hrushevsky Street amid constant air alerts. Speaker Stefanchuk ruled out a relocation, while the Cabinet of Ministers is preparing changes to the approach to the curfew.

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Zelensky Appoints Chenchik as Acting Head of Ukraine's State Border Service

Politics 08/31/2026, 17:00

On August 31, 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the temporary appointment of SBS Deputy Head Vadym Chenchik as the acting head of the agency. At the same time, Decree No. 836/2026 relieved Valeriy Vavrynyuk of his position.

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Finland drops life sentence for 'Rusich' leader: Torden gets 12.5 years, but guilt in abuse confirmed

Politics 08/31/2026, 16:43

The Court of Appeal of Finland replaced the life sentence of 'Rusich' leader Voislav Torden with 12.5 years, dropping some episodes but confirming guilt in the abuse of fallen Ukrainian fighters.

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Uman introduces a special entry and movement regime for Rosh Hashanah: what will be banned in the pilgrimage microdistrict

Politics 08/31/2026, 16:35

A special regime for entry, exit, and movement will be introduced in Uman on the occasion of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Head of the Cherkasy RMA Igor Taburets announced restrictions on vehicle entry and a number of limitations in the pilgrimage microdistrict.

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Ignat: Russia Has Shifted to Online Control of Jet-Powered Drones via Mesh Networks and Is Changing Attack Routes Along the Belarusian Border

Politics 08/31/2026, 15:30

Yuriy Ignat reported on Russia's massive use of jet-powered drones with online control via mesh networks and on new attack routes along the Belarusian border. Kyiv remains the main target of the strikes.

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Cabinet of Ministers backs bill: Ukrainian military to gain the right to safely expose corruption in the army

Politics 08/31/2026, 15:22

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has endorsed a Ministry of Defence bill that gives Armed Forces service members the right to safely report corruption in the army without the risk of dismissal or disciplinary action.

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Kyiv proposes building underground parking shelters near metro stations on the Left Bank

Politics 08/31/2026, 14:35

A petition has been registered in Kyiv proposing to establish dual-purpose municipal underground parking facilities near metro stations on the Left Bank. The initiator believes such facilities would relieve the load on the bridges and serve as shelters.

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Russia Shifts to Mass Use of Jet-Powered 'Shaheds': Ignat Reveals New Tactics in Strikes on Kyiv

Politics 08/31/2026, 14:20

Yuriy Ignat, Head of the Communications Department of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported that Russia deployed more than 1,500 UAVs in four days, of which around 800 were jet-powered. In July, their use grew fivefold compared to June.

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Hybrid in-person and remote start and classes in shelters: how Kyiv City State Administration is preparing Kyiv schools for the school year amid hour-long air raid alerts

Politics 08/31/2026, 13:51

The KCCA announced that Kyiv schools will begin the 2026/2027 school year in a hybrid in-person and remote format. Parents will be able to choose the model of instruction within the options offered by a specific school, while alerts lasting up to 158 minutes a day make schedule flexibility essential.

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Ukrainian troops launch sudden infantry offensive in the Kupiansk direction: clear forest southwest of Zapytne

Politics 08/31/2026, 13:17

According to ISW and the 2nd Corps of the National Guard, on August 30 Ukrainian infantry launched a sudden offensive in the Kupiansk direction and cleared about two square kilometers of forest southwest of Zapytne.

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