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Budanov to lead Ukrainian delegation at trilateral talks with the US and Russia in Abu Dhabi

Politics 11/06/2026, 18:45

Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov will lead the Ukrainian delegation at trilateral talks with the US and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11. He does not expect a breakthrough but considers the fact of a personal meeting of the delegations a sign of progress.

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Budanov: 'The Law Is the Same for Everyone' — Presidential Office Head Comments on 'Carthage' Arrests

Politics 11/05/2026, 15:51

Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov stated that the law applies to everyone and positions cannot be a basis for avoiding responsibility. The statement followed arrests in the "Carthage" case, which affected SBU, police, and Prosecutor General's Office staff.

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SBU Identifies Around 100 Riot Participants in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka: Three Criminal Proceedings Opened

Politics 11/03/2026, 17:24

The SBU has identified about 100 participants in the mass riots in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. Three criminal proceedings have been opened, searches are being conducted for certain individuals, and the issue of detention is being resolved.

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Pivnenko Denies 14-Year-Old Teenager Was Beaten During Borshchahivka Riots: 'He Was Dragged Inside to Prevent Stone-Throwing'

Politics 11/03/2026, 17:22

National Guard Commander Pivnenko denied the beating of a 14-year-old teenager during riots in Borshchahivka, stating he was dragged into the building to protect him from stones. National Guard Speaker Muzychuk raised the issue of parental control.

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"Lynch law is unacceptable": Armed Forces General Staff responds to night incident in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka

Politics 11/03/2026, 16:17

The General Staff of the Armed Forces stated that a military uniform does not deprive a person of the right to protection and condemned any forms of lynching after a night incident in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. The SBI and National Guard have launched an investigation.

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Budanov: Woman who arrived first in an ambulance at a house in Borshchahivka detained for reconnoitering the facility

Politics 11/03/2026, 14:36

Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov reported the detention of a woman who was the first to arrive in an ambulance at a house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. It was established that she was reconnoitering the facility.

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Budanov: Events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka Occurred 'Not Without Influence', Initiators Will Be Punished

Politics 11/03/2026, 13:40

Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov stated that the events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka on November 2 occurred 'not without influence' and promised punishment for the initiators. The Prosecutor General's Office and the SBI have launched an investigation.

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Budanov Calls Events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka Unacceptable: What Is Known About the Investigation

Politics 11/03/2026, 08:46

Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Budanov called the events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka unacceptable. Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances, and the authorities together with the security sector are working out a further response.

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Budanov Denies Le Monde Insiders Regarding Dispute with Witkoff During October 9 Negotiations

Politics 10/28/2026, 11:26

OP Head Budanov has denied Le Monde insiders about a tense episode during the October 9 negotiations with Witkoff, calling them an «information attack on the negotiation process.»

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Budanov and negotiation team depart for the US for crucial meetings

Politics 10/08/2026, 22:59

Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Budanov and the Ukrainian negotiation team have departed for the US to hold crucial meetings for achieving a sustainable peace.

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Budanov harshly addresses Russian pilots launching missiles at Ukraine

Politics 10/07/2026, 19:38

The Head of the President's Office harshly addressed Russian pilots launching missiles at Ukrainian residential buildings, declaring the inevitability of punishment for night strikes on Pryluky and Kremenchuk that killed civilians.

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Budanov: Ukraine is preparing solutions to speed up the identification of fallen defenders

Politics 10/02/2026, 20:17

Ukraine has returned over 26,000 bodies of fallen soldiers but faces delays in their identification. Authorities are preparing solutions to speed up procedures.

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Budanov Offers Ukraine's Partners Cooperation in Jet Drone Interception

Politics 09/30/2026, 19:05

Kyrylo Budanov announced that Ukraine is ready to share advanced jet drone interception technologies with partners, aiming to scale production before winter.

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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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