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

Live Blog: Ukraine In Crisis (Archive)

September 01, 2017 05:48 CET

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)

12:17 19.7.2017

Naftogaz says it will be increasing prices for Ukrainian consumers:

12:16 19.7.2017

Another report on the alleged infighting among Russian forces in eastern Ukraine:

12:14 19.7.2017

Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak reports on the military situation in the Donbas:

12:12 19.7.2017

PM Hroysman says the government has cut bureaucratic red tape for businesses and approved a development strategy for small and medium businesses:

12:10 19.7.2017

A report on alleged fighting between separatists and Russian forces in eastern Ukraine that resulted in several casualties:

12:04 19.7.2017

12:00 19.7.2017

Ukrainian Prime Minister Hroysman says there is a new proposal to create a solar-energy park at Chernobyl:

11:58 19.7.2017

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