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Kyrylo Budanov
Politician
Kyrylo Budanov is the Chief of Staff to the President of Ukraine.
Notable Quotes
"It seems to me it has already been officially said that it will be around 27 February, a day or two either way."View Story →
"This is a protocol matter, when who arrives, where and so on. All three sides have to clarify this among themselves."View Story →
"Wars like this do not end on their own. They either end with a just decision or return again in an even larger and more dangerous form."View Story →
"Negotiations aren't going smoothly, but we are clearly moving forward and approaching a point when all parties will need to make final decisions."View Story →
"Around Feb. 27, give or take a day or two. That means Feb. 26 falls within that time frame."View Story →
"The situation surrounding the latest internal changes has caused strong emotions."View Story →
"Yes."View Story →
"We hope so. A day before or a day after Easter – it can be expected. We are all waiting."View Story →
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