Final News Summary For September 1, 2017
-- EDITOR'S NOTE: We have started a new Ukraine Live Blog as of September 2, 2017. Find it here.
-- Ukraine says it will introduce new border-crossing rules from next year, affecting citizens of “countries that pose risks for Ukraine.”
-- The Association Agreement strengthening ties between Ukraine and the European Union entered into force on September 1, marking an end to four years of political drama surrounding the accord.
-- The trial of Crimean journalist Mykola Semena will resume later this month after the first hearing in weeks produced little progress toward a resolution of the politically charged case.
*NOTE: Times are stated according to local time in Kyiv (GMT +3)
Due to breaking-news events, the live blog is finishing early today. We'll be back tomorrow.
According to the press centre of the ‘anti-terror’ operation (ATO) HQ, the enemy has violated the ceasefire for 48 times over the past 24 hours. Five Ukrainian soldiers were wounded.
