Kirill Budanov

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Kirill Budanov is described in the coverage as the head of the presidential office under Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He has been designated a terrorist and extremist by Russia, and is noted for his public statements on foreign policy, including calls for maximum escalation with Moscow and criticism of Poland's actions regarding historical issues. Budanov has returned Polish state honors in response to political tensions, particularly after Ukraine’s president was stripped of an award.

Recent coverage

• Sviridenko to become head of Zelenskyy's office upon leaving Ukrainian PM post; Budanov to take defense ministry — ТАСС (Telegram)
• TASS: A case may be filed against former head of the SBU, Kyrylo Budanov — Вести
• Budanov assesses the timeline for restoring relations between Ukraine and Russia — Вести
• Kyiv calls Russian military strikes on gas stations a 'huge problem' — Вести
• Budanov: Ukraine needs to escalate the conflict with Russia to its maximum — Вечерняя Москва
• Ukrainian Office Expects Deterioration of Relations with Poland — Вести
• Kyiv declares readiness to fight for years if negotiations fail — Вести
• Zelenskyy Office Declares It Will Not Tolerate Ultimatums from Poland — Вести
• Media: Ukraine's Defense Minister is being targeted by order of Budanov — Вести
• Be Prepared: Budanov on Post-War Relations Between Russia and Ukraine — Вести
• Ukraine Reports Agreement on Project to Build 'Maidan' Museum — Вести
• Budanov Refuses Poland's Order in Response to Zelensky's Award Revocation — Ведомости
• Politologist Mukhin: Zelenskyy's order to end the conflict speaks of a crisis in Ukraine — Москва 24