The President of the United States, Donald Trump, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., United States, on August 7, 2025. Getty Images/Yuri Gripas
In the morning of August 31, world leaders discussed the prospect of a trilateral meeting between the United States, Ukraine and Russia: Donald Trump stated that such a format is theoretically possible, but American troops in Ukraine would not participate; he expressed a desire to speed up the peace process, while warning that not everyone is ready for such steps.
“A trilateral meeting is possible. I don’t know about a bilateral (between Zelensky and Putin – editor’s note), but a trilateral one with me will take place. But people are not always ready for this”
– Donald Trump
Liberation of Myrne near Kupiansk
The Armed Forces of Ukraine, during operations to reclaim occupied territories, liberated Myrne near Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast according to updated DeepState maps as of August 29. The village is now no longer under the control of the occupiers, and a nearby road leading to the city allows Ukrainian units to move without hindrance.
“As of now, the Russians have been pushed out of Myrne. There is no information about wounded or killed Russians. The military are moving further”
– Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for OSUV “Dnipro”
Poland deported 15 Ukrainians and banned them from entering for 10 years
Poland deported 15 Ukrainian citizens and imposed a ten-year ban on entry to the country. Officially the deportation was explained by the fact that those deported posed a threat to public safety and order; border guards noted that among those deported were individuals with grounds for taking life and offenses.
“They had been repeatedly convicted of theft, robberies and driving while intoxicated, and posed a threat to public safety and order in Poland”
– Border Guard Service of Poland
EU: Frozen assets of Russia remain blocked and sanctions pressure increases
The European Union agreed that Russia’s frozen assets would not be unblocked until full compensation for Ukraine’s losses. Ministers also considered options for further sanctions and tools to strengthen pressure on the Russian Federation, including measures on Russian imports and oil sales.
“Russia is not preparing for peace, on the contrary – for further war”
– Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative
Europe expresses condolences over the death of Andriy Parubiy
In Europe, condolences were expressed regarding the tragic death of the former speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Andriy Parubiy. EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova, the heads of the Polish and Lithuanian foreign ministries Radislav Sikorsky and Kestutis Budris, and also the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola stressed their deep shock at this news.
“shocked by such news”
– Katarina Maternova, EU Ambassador to Ukraine
Changes on the global diplomatic arena and on the Ukrainian front underscore the need for careful monitoring of events and measured decisions in the context of security, sanctions and humanitarian support.