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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