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title: "Hypothetical Budanov Project: Leader in Popularity Growth Amidst Martial Law"
description: "Kyrylo Budanov's hypothetical political project has shown record growth in support (+5% over the year), reaching 12% in polls. Experts note that this leadership in dynamics comes against the backdrop of martial law, which prohibits real elections. 📉📈🇺🇦"
date: 2026-07-02T15:47:44.000Z
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# Hypothetical Budanov Project: Leader in Popularity Growth Amidst Martial Law

![Kyrylo Budanov in military uniform in front of a building with the Ukrainian flag, symbolizing a hypothetical project for popularity growth](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/02/gipoteticheskiy-proekt-budanova-lider-po-rostu-populyarnosti/gipoteticheskiy-proekt-budanova-lider-po-rostu-populyarnosti-1.webp)

The Ukrainian political landscape is showing unexpected shifts amidst the ongoing martial law. According to fresh data from an all-Ukrainian sociological survey conducted by the 'Rating' group for the Center for Analysis and Sociological Research (CISR), a hypothetical political project led by Kyrylo Budanov has demonstrated the highest growth in support among all electoral forces over the last year.

### Figures Changing the Balance of Power

As of early July 2026, the level of potential support for Kyrylo Budanov's hypothetical political force has reached double-digit figures. In a simulation of parliamentary elections conducted by sociologists, 12% of respondents who had made up their minds were ready to vote for the hypothetical party of the Head of the President's Office.

The annual retrospective is particularly noteworthy. If sympathies for this project stood at 7% in July 2025, the net growth over 12 months amounted to +5%. This is an absolute record of growth at the current stage, indicating a high speed of electorate consolidation around the figure of the new Head of the President's Office.

### The 'Wartime' Factor and Project Status

It is important to understand the context in which this data was obtained. Martial law continues to be in effect in Ukraine, introduced in accordance with the relevant law. According to Article 19 of this regulatory act, the holding of elections for parliament, president, or local authorities is directly prohibited during this period.

Therefore, all studied party configurations, including Budanov's project, are considered by sociologists exclusively as conditional, hypothetical models. The official registration of new political parties is restricted by wartime legislation, and the polls themselves reflect the situational level of citizens' trust in state officials, rather than legally established electoral forces.

### Political Portrait: From Intelligence to the President's Office

Kyrylo Budanov has held the post of Head of the President's Office of Ukraine since January 1, 2026, replacing Andriy Yermak in this position. Prior to his appointment at the President's Office, the Lieutenant General headed the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) for more than five years.

Experts note that current poll figures correlate with high public activity and the authority accumulated within the security structures. The data collection procedure complied with international standards of representativeness, allowing the obtained figures to be considered a reliable indicator of public sentiment, despite the impossibility of their immediate implementation in a real election campaign.