Poll: 74% of Ukrainians against peace plan involving Kyiv's withdrawal from Donbas, army cap. 69% of Ukrainians support a plan that would freeze the war with security guarantees, as long as Ukraine is not forced to recognize the occupied territories as Russian.
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Budanov’s appointment : un pari stratégique
7/7 Budanov’s appointment is not just a personnel change. It is a strategic signal that will be welcomed by the military. In wartime politics fear, competence, and respect matter. Zelensky chose someone who embodies all three. The next months will show if this gamble pays off
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Budanov: A key asset despite tensions
Some say Budanov craves attention while his role requires working in the shadows. Others claim Zelensky wants to sideline him as a rival. Replacing him as military intel chief won’t be easy. Budanov grasps the stakes, and his background makes him indispensable in this turmoil.
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Budanov’s appointment signals strength amid pressure on presidency
4/7 Budanov checks critical boxes: feared and respected, carries weight with the military, and perceived as clean. His appointment signals strength at a time when foreign powers and domestic actors smell blood and try to pressure the presidency
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Zelensky faces tough 2026 leadership choices
The shortlist included Shmyhal, Fedorov, Kyslytsya, Palisa, and Budanov. Zelensky needed someone tough, respected, seen as having integrity, more popular than Yermak, and competent—a difficult task amid pressure from Russia, Trump, and internal factions.
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Zelensky appoints Budanov as chief of staff
2/7 Zelensky announced that Budanov will replace Yermak as chief of staff. Yermak resigned in November after years in the position. He was powerful and feared, which was important during the war, but unpopular, seen as incompetent, and linked to corruption. Change was inevitable.
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Why appoint Budanov as Zelensky’s chief of staff
1/7 Why appointing Budanov to replace Yermak as Zelensky’s chief of staff might be the right choice and what it means for Ukraine’s future
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Air Command West: Raven SAM with 108 downed Russian targets
Air Command "West" has showcased a British-supplied Raven SAM system marked with 108 downed Russian aerial targets (strike and reconnaissance drones, as well as missiles).
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Operational information as of 16:00 02.01.2026 regarding the invasion
Operational information as of 16:00 02.01.2026 regarding the Russian invasion https://
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Zinoviy Kozitsky: Energy Independence, Gas Production, Sons, and ZAG Gallery
Zinoviy Kozitsky on energy independence, Ukrainian gas production, his sons, and the opening of the ZAG gallery https://ift.tt/8znyMB5 #liga #news