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75% of Ukrainians are ready for a ceasefire only if security guarantees are provided
A survey by the Rating Group, conducted on Aug. 21-23, 2025, found that the majority of Ukrainians polled want peace and are open to certain concessions, but only on the condition that their country receives international security guarantees.
Russia's war in Ukraine 'to last a long time,' Merz says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview on Aug. 31 that he expects Russia's war in Ukraine to last a long time, as most wars end in military defeat or economic collapse — a scenario he does not foresee for Russia or Ukraine.
Hungary continues to veto Ukraine's accession to EU, negotiations
As an EU member, Hungary has veto power over further progress.
Civilian ship damaged after hitting unidentified explosive device in Black Sea near Odesa
It is reported that part of a Russian Shahed drone shot down previously detonated under the ship.
Russian attacks kill 5, injure 61 in Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks killed at least five civilians and injured at least 61 in Ukraine over the past day, regional authorities reported on Aug. 31.
'Wishful thinking, outright lies' — Ukraine dismisses Russia's claims of battlefield success
"The only 100% verified result achieved by Russia since the beginning of 2025 is its own losses — over 291,000 soldiers killed and wounded," Ukraine's General Staff said on Aug. 31.
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Ukraine's anti-corruption agency has been investigating the country's star deep-strike drone company — Fire Point — over concerns it misled the government on pricing and deliveries, five sources with knowledge of the investigation told the Kyiv Independent. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau, or NABU, is also looking into the co-owner of President Volodymyr Zelensky's former film studio as the alleged ultimate beneficiary of the company, sources said. Until recently, the weapons maker was vir
