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A Ukrainian serviceman stands guard in the city of Schastye in the Luhansk region late last month.
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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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11:11 29.3.2017

Polish Consulate in western Ukraine damaged in attack:

By RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service

Officials and media reports say unidentified attackers have opened fire at the Polish Consulate in the northwestern Ukrainian city of Lutsk, damaging the roof and windows.

Citing witnesses, news website Volyn24 said that the incident took place early on March 29, shortly after midnight. No injuries were reported.

Police found the rear cover of an RPG-22 grenade launcher on the scene, according to 112 Ukraine TV.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin expressed indignation at the attack, calling it a "mean act of those opposed to our friendship with Poland."

Klimkin also said on Twitter that Ukrainian authorities were determined to find and punish the perpetrators. (w/Reuters, Interfax)

10:28 29.3.2017

08:51 29.3.2017

Kyiv on latest military casualties:

22:14 28.3.2017

This ends our live blogging for March 28. Be sure to check back tomorrow for our continuing coverage.

22:11 28.3.2017

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