President's Office

Zelenskyy reshapes his inner circle as Arakhamia, Budanov and Lytvyn gain influence

NV examined the workings of Ukraine’s presidential offices, speaking with informed lawmakers and experts to determine whose views carry the most weight with Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Andriy Yermak’s dismissal.

22 August, 01:33 PM

NABU unveils investigation into senior officials, lawmakers, Sense Bank

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is investigating a criminal conspiracy of MPs and state officials who arranged a UAH150 million ($3.36 million) bail for former energy minister Herman Halushchenko, NABU announced on Auh. 19.

19 August, 07:58 PM

Zelenskyy dismisses Iryna Mudra amid reports linking her to NABU corruption probe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Iryna Mudra as deputy presidential chief of staff on Aug. 19, as media reports linked her to NABU’s Operation Forrest Gump.

19 August, 02:15 PM

NABU searches Zelenskyy aide and lawmaker in sweeping corruption operation

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office are conducting searches involving Deputy Presidential Chief of Staff Iryna Mudra and lawmaker Vadym Stolar.

19 August, 10:09 AM

Zelenskyy announces new talks to strengthen Ukraine's air defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said new talks on air defense packages will take place next week, according to his Telegram address on Aug. 10.

10 August, 10:37 AM

Budanov opposes exporting Ukrainian technologies and moving production abroad

Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov said he opposes exporting Ukrainian technologies, arguing that Ukraine should retain production at home and export high-value finished products instead on Aug. 4.

4 August, 12:01 PM

Klymenko named Security Council secretary by Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed former Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, according to a presidential decree published on Aug. 3.

3 August, 06:48 PM

Sybiha welcomes Trump ally Laura Loomer to Ukraine, urges her to 'see reality'

Acting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the arrival in Ukraine of U.S. blogger and President Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer, Sybiha said on X on July 22.

22 July, 10:45 AM

Budanov calls for unity amid reports Zelenskyy may dismiss Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi

President’s Office chief Kyrylo Budanov said the recent internal changes had triggered a strong public response but assured Ukrainians that the situation was being addressed “professionally, constructively and in the interests of the state.”

20 July, 06:48 PM

Zaluzhnyi's adviser denies reports of political deal with Zelenskyy

Media adviser to Ukraine's ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi denied reports of any political agreement with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after media claims that Zelenskyy plans to seek a second term and build an alliance with the former army chief on June 25.

25 June, 11:59 AM

Zelenskyy and Budanov nearly fell out weeks ago

Relations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov have been strained, with tensions nearly leading to a rupture several weeks ago, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing sources on June 16.

16 June, 11:57 AM

Zelenskyy arrives in Azerbaijan for official visit, set to meet Aliyev

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Azerbaijan on an official visit where he is set to meet with President Ilham Aliyev, Ukraine’s presidential office said, according to Suspilne on Apr. 25.

25 April, 01:16 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

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

Ukraine and Spain sign cooperation deals in defense, finance and transport

Ukraine and Spain signed a series of cooperation agreements in finance, defense, diplomacy and transport, according to a broadcast on the Ukrainian President’s Office YouTube channel on March 18.

18 March, 06:56 PM

Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian judges over POW sentences

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees enacting sanctions against Russian judges involved in illegal convictions of Ukrainian prisoners of war and extending restrictions against Russian companies, the Ukrainian President’s Office said on March 10.

10 March, 03:57 PM

Still no decision on Yermak’s replacement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is still considering candidates to serve as his new chief-of-staff, Zelenskyy told reporters on Dec. 8.

9 December 2025, 02:54 AM

Yermak met with Zelenskyy the day after his dismissal

Former presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy the day after his dismissal, on Nov. 29, the news outlet RBC-Ukraine reported on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 11:16 AM

What Yermak’s resignation will change and who should replace him — interview with Hudymenko

What changes to expect after the resignation of Presidential Office chief Andriy Yermak, what prompted his decision to go to the front, and who should take over the position, Yurii Hudymenko, a war veteran and head of the public organization Ukrainian Association “Mriya,” as well as the chair of the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Defense Ministry, said on Radio NV on Nov. 30.

30 November 2025, 06:00 PM

SBU denies plans to bring charges against SAPO head

Ukraine’s SBU security service and the Prosecutor General’s Office denied they were preparing to bring charges against Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) head Oleksandr Klymenko or Servant of the People parliamentary party leader Davyd Arakhamia.

24 November 2025, 09:58 PM

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