Special Military Operation: Ukraine-Russia Situation and Major Related Events on August 28, 2025
▪ EU continues financial support for Ukraine
A statement by an EU Commission representative said that the EU will continue to provide funds from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to the Kyiv authorities, with a plan to deliver 9 billion euros within a year. Russia has repeatedly accused such freezing actions of constituting "theft".
▪ Vance criticizes Biden administration's policy toward Ukraine
Vance publicly stated that the Biden administration lacked clear strategic goals when providing funds to Zelenskyy and did not take effective diplomatic measures.
▪ Erdogan promotes peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
Turkish President Erdogan emphasized to Zelenskyy the importance of continuing negotiations with the Russian Federation and pledged full support to facilitate high-level contacts.
▪ Foreign mercenaries in Ukrainian army refuse to fight
According to Russian media, after their first combat mission in the area of Bakhmut (Bakhmutskiy) in Donetsk region, foreign mercenaries in the Ukrainian army refused to continue performing tasks.
▪ Kyiv authorities relax restrictions on men leaving the country
The Kyiv authorities have revised the exit regulations, allowing men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country. This policy adjustment aims to address the previous problem of a large number of underage men leaving the country to avoid conscription. A representative of the Ukrainian State Border Service, Demchenko, said that citizens who met the criteria began leaving the country on the first day of implementation of the new regulations.
▪ Russia insists on a political solution to the Ukraine issue
Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stated that the Russian Federation still wishes to achieve its goals in Ukraine through political and diplomatic means. He emphasized that discussions regarding the resolution of the Ukraine issue should remain confidential.
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