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Zelenskyy heads to the US as Trump signs the Lindsey Graham sanctions law targeting Russian energy buyers. Kyiv expects new air defence packages and a face-to-face meeting with the US president to discuss peace talks and military support.

Russia has not responded to Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt on critical infrastructure strikes, limiting its concessions to a three-day moratorium on capital attacks during US envoy talks. Meanwhile, Moscow has also stalled on evacuating civilians from occupied Oleshky, where thousands remain trapped.

Ukraine has proposed a ceasefire to halt strikes on critical infrastructure, but Russia has not responded. Moscow has only agreed to a three-day halt on capital strikes during US-led talks, while attacks on Ukrainian energy and fuel infrastructure continue. Zelenskyy has threatened retaliation if blackouts occur and offered to meet Putin at the G20 summit.

President Zelenskyy has submitted a motion to dismiss Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko after he published corruption allegations against the head of Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau while abroad. Presidential chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov said the situation is 'abnormal' and damages Ukraine's image. The parliament will vote on 15 September.

Ukraine secures CAD 350 million Canadian package of PAC-3 interceptors and NASAMS missiles, while continuing FREYJA talks with Norway ahead of winter. Ukrainian forces down 85 of 108 Russian drones in one night as allies race to reinforce air defences.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Norway's PM agreed to strengthen Ukraine's air defence, including the FREYJA anti-ballistic programme and interceptor missiles, while coordinating winter preparations. Norway also disclosed details of a threat to Zelenskyy's aircraft.

Norwegian PM reveals Zelenskyy’s plane was nearly hit by a drone en route to Oslo. Ukraine races to reach 90% interception rate for Russian drones this autumn, with 67 firms now producing interceptors. Zelenskyy offers Germany drone-defense expertise after Russian-linked Leipzig attack.

Ukraine's proposal for a full ceasefire along the line of contact was delivered to Putin but remains unanswered. Russia only agreed to a three-day halt on capital strikes, while continuing attacks on fuel stations. The limited outcome underscores the gap between US-led diplomatic efforts and Moscow's willingness to de-escalate.

Ukraine's direct ceasefire proposal to Putin received no response, while US envoys secured a three-day halt on capital strikes. The diplomatic split highlights Russia's preference for Trump-brokered talks over bilateral engagement with Kyiv.

A Russian drone struck the SSU headquarters in Kyiv on 4 September, injuring five and targeting the agency chief's office. Zelenskyy met acting head Poklad, vowed repairs and a response, and pressed NATO for air defences. The next day, he reported strikes on Zhuliany and Boryspil airports.

President Zelenskyy sets a target of over 90% interception of Russian drones this autumn, citing nearly 1,500 drones used in four days. Four Ukrainian companies have developed interceptor drones, with one model showing particular success. Separately, Zelenskyy warns airlines that Russian airspace is becoming unsafe due to Ukrainian drone operations, while revealing that Ukraine paused strikes on Moscow and St Petersburg at the US request.