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)

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Interesting question:

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And here's another video from yesterday, in case you missed it:

Poroshenko Meets Tillerson, Welcomes U.S. Support For Ukraine

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's visit to Kyiv on July 9 as a "clear message of support" for Ukraine. At a press conference following talks addressing the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Tillerson said the United States prioritizes restoring "Ukraine's territorial sovereignty and integrity" and called on Russia to exert its influence to de-escalate the conflict. (Reuters)

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