Kyrylo Budanov

Kyrylo Budanov

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Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR), overseeing critical intelligence operations during the conflict with Russia. Budanov has been instrumental in gathering and analyzing information regarding enemy troop movements and deployments, including the presence of North Korean soldiers in Ukraine. His insights have been vital in shaping Ukraine's military response and understanding the dynamics of the battlefield.

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Kyrylo Budanov, head of Zelensky's office, was involved in negotiations with Polish officials.

Зеленський розповів, що Буданов і Кислиця їздили до Польщі, щоб владнати питання з орденом
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-22
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Kyrylo Budanov shares the view that the current situation benefits Vladimir Putin's Russia.

Konflikten mellan Polen och Ukraina eskalerar
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-06-22
5.0

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office of Ukraine, also returned his awards.

Петр Порошенко также вернул Польше орден Белого Орла
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-06-22
5.0

Kyrylo Budanov announced he would renounce the awards given to him by Poland.

Thủ tướng Ba Lan cảnh báo về hệ lụy từ căng thẳng với Ukraine
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-22
5.0

Kyrylo Budanov was among the Ukrainian officials who returned prestigious Polish state awards in response to Warsaw's decision.

Tuskas: ginčas tarp Lenkijos ir Ukrainos – strateginė klaida
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-21
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Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the President's Office who announced the return of Polish awards.

Понад половина поляків вважає, що Зеленський негативно ставиться до Польщі
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-21
6.0

Kyrylo Budanov, the chief of staff of President Zelensky, declared he would renounce the awards given to him by Poland.

Tổng thống Ukraine gửi trả huân chương cho Ba Lan
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-21
6.0

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, refused the Polish Republic's Order of Merit.

Karas Ukrainoje. Lenkijos ordinų atsisakė ir buvę Ukrainos prezidentai Kučma, Juščenka ir Porošenka
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-21
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Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the president's office, also refused the Polish awards.

Кучма и Ющенко также отказались от польских орденов
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-06-20
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Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the Ukrainian President's Office who rejected the Polish award.

Volodymyras Zelenskis ir Ukrainos aukščiausi pareigūnai dėl ginčo grąžina Lenkijos apdovanojimus
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-20
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Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of Staff to the President of Ukraine, announced his decision to return a Polish honor.

Chánh văn phòng Tổng thống Ukraine từ bỏ huân chương Ba Lan
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-20
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Kyrylo Budanov refused the Golden Officer's Cross of the Order 'For Merits to Poland' in response to actions by Poland.

Буданов відмовився від польського ордена у відповідь на дії Польщі
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-20
6.0

Kyrylo Budanov, the chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stated that ending the war against Russia by winter is a realistic outcome.

Ukraine war briefing: Ending war before winter ‘correct and realistic’, says senior Kyiv aide | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
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Budanov stated that he will do everything to achieve the goals set by the President of Ukraine.

Zelenskis uzdeva censties izbeigt karu pēc iespējas ātrāk / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-06-02
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Volodymyr Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky

Budanov stated that the quickest end to the war is a direct order from Zelensky.

Trumpas paragino Xi Jinpingą padėti užbaigti karą Ukrainoje
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-02
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Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the President's Office who confirmed the goal of ending hostilities before winter.

Зеленский поручил как можно скорее завершить войну, желательно до зимы
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-06-01
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Kyrylo Budanov stated that President Volodymyr Zelensky tasked him with trying to end the war as soon as possible.

Буданов: Президент доручив якнайшвидше спробувати закінчити війну, бажано до зими
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-01
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Volodymyr Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky

Kyrylo Budanov stated that negotiations involving the USA continue at a technical level despite a pause at the highest level.

Буданов: Перемовини з Росією участі США тривають, попри заяви про паузу
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-01
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Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the Presidential Office and participated in the meeting with President Zelenski.

Volodimir Zelenski s-a întâlnit cu înalți oficiali și anunță pregătiri pentru „negocieri importante” – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-05-30
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Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, attended meetings with President Zelenskyy to discuss military strategies.

Зеленський мириться з Порошенком, Разумковим та іншими фракціями: що стоїть за цим рішенням
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-05-28
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Zelenskyy’s chief of staff on Saturday said that Russia said at recent talks in Geneva that it would accept the US proposal for Ukraine’s postwar security guarantees.

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia peace talks will depend on situation in Middle East | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-01
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Kyrylo Budanov stated that the Russian side agreed to accept security guarantees for Ukraine from the USA.

РФ погодилася на гарантії безпеки для України від США — Буданов
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-02-28
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Budanov is the new chief of staff for President Zelenskyy and is described as more pragmatic than his predecessor.

Kan släppa del av Donbass
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-02-27
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Kyrylo Budanov stated that he has not heard of American partners setting deadlines for the end of the war.

Буданов: Я не чув, щоб США встановлювали конкретні дати завершення війни
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-02-27
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Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the President's Office in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of justice in post-war resolution.

Небажаний трибунал. Хто у Європі гальмує суд над Путіним, а хто – допомагає Україні
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-02-26
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Budanov, who currently heads the president's office, spoke out against strikes on 'political centers'.

«Не имеет значения, идет ли речь о Киеве или Валдае». Буданов высказался против ударов по «политическим центрам»
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-02-25
7.0
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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin

Kyrylo Budanov is considered a representative of the realistic line in negotiations, advocating for an agreement before Trump closes the opportunity window.

Ποιος πιστεύει στην ειρήνη; | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-02-22
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