Mykhailo Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak

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Mykhailo Podolyak is a prominent Ukrainian political advisor and strategist, known for his role as a key adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky. He has gained attention for his articulate defense of Ukraine's sovereignty amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, advocating for stronger military support from Western allies and emphasizing the need for robust security guarantees for Ukraine. Podolyak is recognized for his critical stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin's policies and has been vocal about the risks posed by Russia's military ambitions, arguing that any compromise with Russia would only lead to further aggression. His insights into the geopolitical landscape have made him a significant figure in discussions surrounding Ukraine's future and its relationships with international partners.

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Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to Volodymyr Zelensky, discusses the current phase of the war and Ukraine's military strategy.

Podolyak: «Russia vulnerabile, ora va costretta a negoziare. E per farlo possiamo intensificare gli attacchi»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-06-20
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Mykhailo Podolyak is an advisor to President Zelensky and discusses negotiations with Russia.

Podolyak: «A Monaco l’Europa prova a farsi forza trainante Ma servono passi veri»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-02-15
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Volodymyr Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak referred to the May 15 deadline as speculative.

Wahlen im Mai, Friedensabkommen bis Juni?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-11
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Mykhailo Podolyak was also transferred to another position in the Office of the President following the dismissal of Andriy Yermak.

Лещенко, Подоляк і Бевз отримали інші посади після звільнення Єрмака – ОП
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-12-22
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Mykhailo Podolyak is a key public spokesperson and political technologist for Volodymyr Zelensky's team.

Вместе с отставкой Ермака из Офиса президента Украины были уволены и его советники, включая Подоляка
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-12-22
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Mykhailo Podolyak is the chief advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Parla Podolyak, primo consigliere di Zelensky: «Cedere pezzi di Paese dopo un’aggressione? Così crolla la stabilità»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-13
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Volodymyr Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky

Mykhailo Podolyak discussed Russia's tactics and strategies in relation to the United States and Europe.

Krievija melo ASV un uzkrāj resursus / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2025-12-11
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Podolyak wrote on social media that 'the diplomatic process takes place mostly behind the scenes'.

Ukraine, US to meet for third day, agree ‘real progress’ depends on Russia
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
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He criticized the plan, stating it was not a diplomatic solution but rather an unconditional surrender.

Kế hoạch hòa bình Ukraine của Mỹ gây tranh cãi
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-11-21
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Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the President of Ukraine, stated that the issue of Saakashvili's transfer is part of Ukraine's agenda.

უკრაინა სააკაშვილი გადაცემას ისევ ითხოვს
რეზონანსი (Rezonansi)·GeorgiaGeorgia· 2025-11-17
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Mykhailo Podolyak is an advisor to President Zelensky discussing the potential impact of Tomahawk missiles on the war.

Podolyak: «I missili a lungo raggio Tomahawk dall’America? Potrebbero mettere fine alla guerra»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-11-01
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Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser in Zelenskiy's office, said a delegation of senior Ukrainian officials was in Washington DC.

Zelenskiy goes to Trump for more support as Ukraine war escalates
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-16
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Ukrainian official Mykhailo Podolyak shared a map showing Russian drones over Ukraine entering Poland.

Poland says it shot down Russian drones after airspace violation
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-10
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Mykhailo Podolyak is a prominent advisor to Volodymyr Zelensky discussing strategies against Putin.

Il consigliere ucraino Podolyak: «Putin capisce solo la forza. Sanzioni più dure, bisogna isolarlo»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-09-08
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Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Zelensky, announced the upcoming meeting with European leaders on social media.

Prancūzija: Europa laukia JAV paramos saugumo garantijoms Ukrainai
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-09-02
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Mykhailo Podolyak suggested that any peace agreement should include the establishment of a demilitarized zone.

Коментари - Войната в Украйна
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-08-26
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Mykhailo Podolyak is a Zelenskyy aide who commented on Zaluzhnyi's role as part of the team.

General, envoy … future Ukraine president? Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s London waiting game | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-25
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Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the President of Ukraine, stated that Ukraine considers a scenario of freezing the war along the front line.

Зеленский высказался о переговорах и гарантиях безопасности для Украины: 22 августа 2025, 03:55
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-08-22
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Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Ukraine cannot officially recognize the annexation of its territory.

Ukraina neatzīs Krievijas "de iure" kontroli pār okupētajām teritorijām / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2025-08-21
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Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Zelensky, commented on the technical and financial resources required for such an act.

Sabotaggio Nord Stream, la ricostruzione del WSJ: la notte ad alto tasso alcolico e lo yacht preso a noleggio. «Zelensky sapeva»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-08-21
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Mykhailo Podolyak is an advisor to the head of Zelensky's office and discusses Ukraine's position on the conflict.

В офисе Зеленского назвали условия мира, на которые согласна Украина — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-08-21
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Podolyak warned that any ceasefire agreement that does not signify a strategic defeat for Russia would undermine international law.

"דורש שניסוג מדונבאס, ואז הוא יעצור"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-08-13
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Mykhailo Podolyak, the chief advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizes the need for a trilateral meeting to end the war.

Podolyak: «Incontro a tre o nessun dialogo. Lo zar inganna gli americani Una tregua? Partiamo dai cieli»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-08-12
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Mykhailo Podolyak, an aide to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said if Russia did not change its course by Friday, Kyiv expects the 'irreversible logistics' of secondary sanctions on Russian oil exports to be set in motion.

Trump envoy to visit Moscow this week before deadline for ending Ukraine war | US foreign policy
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-04
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Mykhailo Podolyak, a Zelenskyy aide, said the level of delegation does not have the authority to negotiate.

Putin offers no hint of concessions as he says he wants ‘stable’ peace in Ukraine | Russia
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
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Presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said it would be 'very strange' and 'inhumane' to stop supplying missiles that are used to protect civilians.

Russia welcomes Trump’s cut to Ukraine’s military aid but it could be deadly for Kyiv
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-05
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Mykhailo Podolyak is the chief advisor to the Ukrainian president and comments on the implications of conversations between Trump and Putin.

Raid sui civili e rallentamento al fronte, così lo zar prova a piegare gli ucraini
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-07-04
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Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of Mr Zelenskiy’s office, said any phone call with Mr Putin 'inevitably results in massive demonstrative shelling of Kyiv'.

Russia launches record 550 drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv in night-time raid – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-04
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