Kyrylo Budanov

HUR-era sources give Budanov insight into Russian negotiators

Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov said his years leading the HUR military intelligence agency have helped him in peace negotiations with Russia because he still has access to informants and influential figures there.

15 May, 04:58 PM

Budanov says Russia capable of strike but sees no preparations

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said fears of a Russian nuclear strike against Ukraine are unfounded for now, although Moscow’s nuclear arsenal remains a serious threat.

15 May, 04:18 PM

Budanov meets Nauseda in Vilnius to discuss defense and security

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda met with Ukrainian Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov in Vilnius on May 11, Nauseda said in a Twitter post.

11 May, 10:08 PM

Budanov says Ukraine ready for dialogue if Russia is sincere

A conversation between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will not happen suddenly “like thunder from a clear sky,” but if Moscow’s signals about dialogue are genuine, Kyiv “would also be ready,” Presidential Office chief Kyrylo Budanov said during a visit to Lithuania, according to LRT.

11 May, 07:42 PM

Budanov: Ukraine needs single center to recruit foreign nationals

Ukraine should set up a single coordination center to recruit foreign nationals for voluntary military service, Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov said on May 5.

5 May, 11:44 PM

Yanukovych-era official to advise Budanov on economic policy

Presidential office head Kyrylo Budanov has appointed businessman and former deputy PM Serhiy Tihipko as a macroeconomic policy adviser, an informed source told NV on May 5.

5 May, 07:57 PM

Red notebook with provocative name catches eye in Budanov's office

A red notebook with an interesting inscription was spotted on the desk in the office of the Head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, Babel publication reported on April 27.

27 April, 03:01 PM

Budanov warns millions of draft evaders threaten Ukraine’s war effort

Ukraine must continue mobilization to sustain its military, even as authorities seek to eliminate abusive practices during conscription, Presidential Office chief Kyrylo Budanov said on the sidelines of the Kyiv Security Forum, Suspilne reported on April 23.

23 April, 03:29 PM

Budanov opposes civilian gun legalization after deadly Kyiv attack

Ukraine’s presidential office chief Kyrylo Budanov said he opposes mass legalization of firearms for civilians, warning it could lead to increased violence, speaking at the Kyiv Security Forum, Suspilne reported on Apr. 23.

23 April, 03:25 PM

Ukraine will not make any territorial concessions – Budanov

Ukraine will not agree to territorial concessions and must remain united to avoid weakness and preserve the state, presidential office chief Kyrylo Budanov said at the Kyiv Security Forum on Apr. 23.

23 April, 02:45 PM

Budanov right to call out “phone rule” practices, expert says

Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov’s recent criticism of so‑called “phone rule,” the practice of decisions being made or influenced through private phone calls, is a step in the right direction, political analyst Ihor Reiterovych told NV Radio on April 21.

21 April, 11:49 PM

Presidential Office warns of fake emails impersonating Budanov

Scammers are sending fake emails posing as Ukraine’s presidential office chief Kyrylo Budanov, officials warned, urging people to verify senders and avoid trusting suspicious messages on Apr. 20.

20 April, 08:26 PM

Moscow intends to keep its Transnistria military enclave — Budanov

Russia has not abandoned its plans to keep control over Transnistria, even if it is reluctant to opt for a military escalation in the region, Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov said on April 17

17 April, 10:42 PM

Budanov maintains channels with Russia while gaining U.S. sympathy

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has gained approval from allies on the international stage and proven his effectiveness in peace negotiations with Russia, Western officials told Bloomberg in an article published April 14.

14 April, 01:05 PM

Budanov strikes hopeful tone on Russia talks, even as Kremlin allies downplay progress

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, voiced optimism about peace talks with Russia, saying Moscow also “understands that the war must end,” in an interview published by Bloomberg on April 10.

10 April, 06:30 PM

Budanov lacks political strength to rival Zaluzhnyi in potential election

Kyrylo Budanov has not yet built enough political support to rival former commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi in a presidential election, a source close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told RBC-Ukraine on Apr. 10.

10 April, 03:51 PM

Budanov works in military uniform and not in Yermak’s former office

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, comes to work in military uniform and is not based in the former office of his predecessor Andriy Yermak, RBC-Ukraine reported on Apr. 10.

10 April, 11:56 AM

Attacking Russian oil industry improves Ukraine’s negotiating position — Budanov

Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil terminals are affecting the trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia negotiating process, Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov said on April 9.

10 April, 01:35 AM

Budanov meets with Rada committee chairs ahead of tax bill vote

Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov met with the heads of parliamentary committees before the MPs gather to vote on key tax reforms, Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reported on April 6.

6 April, 08:28 PM

Coercive mobilization necessary in wartime, Budanov says

Attempting “cosmetic” reforms of Territorial Recruitment Centers will not solve Ukraine’s mobilization problems while the war continues, Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov said on April 3.

3 April, 10:29 PM

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