We had a detailed discussion with the Prime Minister of Ukraine and the diplomatic team about activities planned for September. A lot is planned, and all our meetings and negotiations must be felt here in Ukraine – in our defense capabilities and through additional energy support packages for Ukraine.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with U.S. President’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

We are doing everything to ensure that war doesn’t remain the only option for what comes next. Importantly, America shares many of our views on the situation both on the front and with the strikes.

On the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with the country’s senior military leadership, honored the sacrifice of Ukrainian warriors and laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen Defenders of Ukraine in the Russian war against Ukraine.

On the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to warriors and the families of fallen service members.

Since yesterday evening and throughout the day today, I have been receiving reports on the situation in the Kyiv region – in the village of Myla, Bucha district – where detonation began following a Russian strike. A terrible situation and terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosives right next to people.

Our National Legend ceremony this year highlights a very important, key – in fact fundamental – pillar of statehood. It highlights the truth – about us, our history, our fight. This truth is simple: Ukraine existed, Ukraine exists, Ukraine will exist.