Kyrylo Budanov
Chief of Staff of president Zelensky
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All these years, ever since maritime drones started sinking the Russian fleet, countries have been approaching us seeking to acquire these vessels for themselves or establish domestic production, including countries in the Persian Gulf,
- said Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s presidential chief of staffThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…
We're preparing. For October,
- said Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian president's officeDeutsche Welledw.com/en/ukraine…ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…
We are getting ready. In October,
- Budanov was quoted as sayingThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…
Let's put it this way — will Ukraine help other countries if necessary?"
- Budanov added, rephrasing a discussion that had focused on another topicUkrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…
Not much will change with Khmara taking office. Because the requirement is at least 30,000 people. And that is a huge number of people,
- Budanov saidUkrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…
There will be another major [exchange] very soon,
- Budanov saidUkrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…
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Financial Timesft.com/content/cdce9cd6…Russians attack four petrol stations in Zhytomyr Oblast in one day
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Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Russia attacks passenger train 2 km from Polish border
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Financial Timesft.com/content/cdce9cd6…PM's top security adviser says Europe faces hard winter to keep pressure on Putin
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Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Kremlin does not rule out return to Ukraine talks in October
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/kremlin/…Ukraine much better prepared for energy attacks than last winter
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Chief of Zelenskyy's office explains why he did not dismiss former head Yermak's deputies
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Global Newsglobalnews.ca/news/11876473…Trump personally urged Xi Jinping to help end war in Ukraine
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ABC News Goabcnews.go.com/International/w…Kremlin replaces diplomats with military negotiators after Ukraine revamps negotiation team — UP
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Ukrainian forces hit Russian radar and air defence system in Crimea
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Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/europe…