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Ukraine
Zaluzhny Tops Trust Poll as Military Leaders Outrank Ukraine’s Top Politicians
A new KIIS survey shows Ukrainians placing greater confidence in wartime commanders, while many established politicians lag behind.
June 10, 2026
Ukraine
Exclusive: Anne Applebaum Says Ukraine Is Becoming a Security Provider, Not Just a Security Consumer
Kyiv Post Chief Editor Bohdan Nahaylo obtained the following exclusive comment from Anne Applebaum shortly after her discussion with Kyrylo Budanov at the Security Architecture Forum in Kyiv
June 3, 2026
War in Ukraine
Budanov: Russia’s Top Fear Is Threats to Putin’s Regime
Russia’s leadership is increasingly concerned about threats to Putin’s political system rather than economic problems, according to the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office.
June 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Wants War’s ‘Hot Phase’ Ended Before Winter, Budanov Says
Zelensky has instructed officials to seek an end to the active phase of the war before winter, according to Kyrylo Budanov.
June 1, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Convenes High-Level Meeting to Set Defense Amid US Diplomacy Shift
President Volodymyr Zelensky convenes high-level strategic meeting to finalize Ukraine’s next steps, prioritizing advanced anti-ballistic air defense and a comprehensive “drone deal” with the EU.
May 30, 2026
Russia
Russia’s ‘Kyiv in 3 Days’ Narrative Has Collapsed, Budanov Says
Kyrylo Budanov said Moscow is being forced to lower its ambitions in the war against Ukraine, moving from promises to seize Kyiv in days to demands for Ukraine’s neutrality and non-nuclear status.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
Budanov Says Kremlin Still Trying to Kill Him as He Leads Ukraine’s Secret Peace Talks
Budanov says Russia is still attempting to assassinate him while he leads Ukraine’s peace efforts and oversees intelligence-driven negotiations with Moscow.
May 18, 2026
Europe
Ukraine Celebrates Europe Day as ‘Inseparable Part’ of European Family
President Volodymyr Zelensky and the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov marked Europe Day, emphasizing Ukraine’s role in protecting the continent’s security and democratic identity.
May 9, 2026
