#Budanov

Budanov Reveals When Ukraine Will Start Mass Deployment of Interceptor Drones

Technology 09/27/2026, 09:32

Ukraine plans to transition to the mass deployment of interceptor drones within a few months, as the prototypes successfully undergo real combat testing against enemy UAVs.

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EU Lifts Sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman: Ukraine Prepares National Restrictions and New Packages Against Defense Oligarchs

Politics 09/23/2026, 19:51

The EU excluded Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list against the backdrop of the overall extension of restrictions. Ukraine is preparing national sanctions and new packages against defense oligarchs, coordinating actions with EU member states.

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Budanov urges EU not to lift sanctions on Fridman and Usmanov: conflict erupts in Brussels over extension of restrictions

Politics 09/12/2026, 21:44

Head of the OP Budanov urged the EU at the YES 2026 conference not to lift sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman, whom, according to Brussels sources, France and Slovakia are demanding be freed in exchange for extending the restrictions on September 15.

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Budanov: 'Believe in America, believe in Europe, and believe in Ukraine' — a call for unity amid the EU's 21st sanctions package

Politics 09/12/2026, 21:19

At the YES Annual Meeting 2026 conference, Kyrylo Budanov called for belief in the support of America and Europe, but named the internal unity of Ukraine the main condition for success. He also pointed to the ineffectiveness of the EU's 21 sanctions packages and called for turning them from a 'process' into a working mechanism.

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Budanov names the most realistic scenario for ending the war: a halt along the front line without legal recognition of territorial losses

Politics 09/11/2026, 15:11

Budanov named a halt to hostilities along the de facto front line the most realistic scenario for ending the war. Ukraine will not legally recognize the renunciation of territories.

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Budanova confirms: in Kyiv, Zelenskyy is negotiating not only with Witkoff and Kushner but also with European partners

Politics 09/06/2026, 15:03

The head of HUR, Kyrylo Budanova, confirmed that on September 6 in Kyiv Zelenskyy is holding talks with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner, as well as with representatives of France, the United Kingdom and Germany.

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Budanov Confirms Ukraine Passed Putin a Proposal for a Full Ceasefire — Moscow Ignored It

Politics 09/05/2026, 12:34

SBU Head Budanov confirmed that Kyiv personally delivered to Putin a proposal for a full ceasefire at the front and in the air. Moscow did not respond to the initiative; drone strikes continue.

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Budanov Reveals Details of Direct Negotiations with Prigozhin and GRU Chief Kostyukov

Politics 09/04/2026, 20:02

Budanov stated that he maintained direct contact with Prigozhin until the start of his rebellion in 2023 and conducted systematic dialogue with GRU Chief Kostyukov, which allows humanitarian issues to be resolved.

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Kaplunov in video statement accuses SBU of kidnapping, pressure, and attempt to discredit Budanov

Politics 09/03/2026, 18:42

RDK deputy commander Stepan Kaplunov stated in a video statement that he was kidnapped by the SBU on August 23, subjected to pressure from General Poklad, and that there was an attempt to discredit Budanov. The SBU denies this, citing a terrorism case and an armed attack.

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Budanov: Stopping the war with Russia now is unrealistic; combat operations in winter 2026–2027 are unavoidable

Politics 08/29/2026, 01:17

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, stated that stopping the war with Russia now is unrealistic, and that, in his assessment, combat operations will not be over by the winter of 2026–2027.

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"I Tried This Personally": Budanov Reveals Details of Attempts to Negotiate with Russia on Stopping Long-Range Strikes

Politics 08/29/2026, 01:11

Kyrylo Budanov stated at the "Ukraine Tomorrow" forum that he personally tried to negotiate with Russia on stopping long-range strikes, but the initiative did not work. According to him, the parties went down the path of escalation, and Ukraine is forced to respond with all available means.

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Budanov reveals the real state of negotiations with Russia: dialogue limited to prisoner exchanges, major swap imminent

Politics 08/29/2026, 00:57

Head of the Office of the President Budanov confirmed on the telethon that dialogue with Russia is limited to prisoner exchanges, and a major swap is planned for the near future. There is no talk of negotiations on ending the war.

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Budanov: Ukraine needs to mobilize at least 30,000 people per month; a change of defense minister will not alter the situation

Politics 08/29/2026, 00:11

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, stated that Ukraine needs to mobilize at least 30,000 people per month, and that a change of defense minister will not alter the quantitative figures of conscription.

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"Deeply on Pause": Peskov Says There Are No New Ideas for Talks with Ukraine

Politics 08/28/2026, 17:47

Peskov stated that peace negotiations with Ukraine are "deeply on pause" and that Kyiv does not want to discuss Moscow's demands. At the same time, Budanov allowed for a meeting in September, while Zelensky named a diplomatic window lasting until the summer of 2027.

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Peskov: Kremlin has no data on the timing of the next round of Russia–US–Ukraine talks

Politics 08/27/2026, 19:43

Peskov stated that the Kremlin has no data on the timing of the next round of Russia–US–Ukraine talks. The Russian side did not confirm Kyiv's version of a meeting in September.

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Budanov Confirms Ukraine War Discussed at Ratcliffe's Moscow Meeting

Politics 08/27/2026, 18:50

Budanov confirmed that the war in Ukraine was discussed at Ratcliffe's Moscow meeting, but 'in context' and not as the main issue. Kyiv called for restraint until official comments.

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Budanov: Restart of negotiations with US participation possible in September

Politics 08/27/2026, 17:58

Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov announced a possible restart of negotiations in September. He confirmed that the format will be trilateral — with the mandatory participation of the USA, Russia, and Ukraine.

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Budanov called the call to mobilize women in Ukraine "rather strange"

Politics 08/27/2026, 17:52

Kyrylo Budanov called the call to mobilize women in Ukraine "rather strange," noting that not all men of draft age have been mobilized. Officials confirmed: there is no forced conscription of women and none is planned.

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