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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)

16:20 16.1.2017

From the spokeswoman for the Ukrainian Foreign Minstry:

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Here another video from the Associated Press of Joe Biden's visit to Kyiv today:

Biden: Keep Sanctions On Russia For 'Aggression' In Ukraine

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden called on the international community to maintain economic sanctions against Russia for what he called its continued "aggression" in Ukraine. Biden made the comment following a meeting with Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko on January 16 in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.

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12:54 16.1.2017

Here is today's map of the latest situation in the Donbas conflict zone, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry:

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Here's a video of Biden's visit to Kyiv today from the Associated Press:

Biden Urges Ukraine To 'Root Out' Corruption

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged Ukrainian leaders to continue their fight against corruption and cronyism. Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Kyiv on January 16, Biden called on the country's politicians to place the public good above personal gain.

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