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A Ukrainian serviceman stands guard in the city of Schastye in the Luhansk region late last month.
A Ukrainian serviceman stands guard in the city of Schastye in the Luhansk region late last month.

Live Blog: Ukraine In Crisis (Archive)

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)

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FROM OUR NEWS DESK:

During his Warsaw speech, Trump urged Russia “to cease its destabilizing activities in Ukraine and elsewhere, and its support for hostile regimes – including Syria and Iran – and to, instead, join the community of responsible nations in our fight against common enemies and in defense of civilization itself.”

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Here is today's map of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, according to the National Security and Defense Council:

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Trump Affirms Commitment To NATO, Security In Europe

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States is committed to maintaining strong relations with its NATO partners and to preserving peace in Central Europe. Speaking alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw on July 6, Trump also said Washington is "working with Poland in response to Russia's actions and destabilizing behavior." (Reuters)

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