Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Office of the President, stated that Russia has achieved readiness for a potential attack on the European Union. This assessment indicates a shift in Kremlin planning, where readiness is now considered achievable even while the conflict in Ukraine continues. Russian planning documents suggest a benchmark for operational readiness by early 2027, though Budanov cautioned that this reflects preparation and capability rather than a confirmed decision to attack. This warning aligns with NATO intelligence, which has also identified potential timelines for Russia to regain offensive capacity against alliance members.
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Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has voiced strong opposition to mobilizing men between the ages of 18 and 25. He argues that such a measure, if implemented through the current mechanisms, risks “destroying the very future of our state, an entire generation.” This stance comes as Ukraine’s current mobilization applies to men aged 25 to 60, with an allowance for those aged 18 to 22 to leave the country made in August 2025. Budanov’s concerns are specifically related to the potential negative impact on the nation’s future demographic and workforce.
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According to Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have inflicted greater economic damage than international sanctions. Budanov stated that the majority of these strikes utilize domestically produced munitions. He also noted that current sanctions are insufficient and that Russia still possesses the resilience to sustain the war for a considerable period, despite its increasing economic challenges. Finally, Budanov mentioned that without its allies, Russia would have already lost the war.
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Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, identified the Russian 112th and 448th missile brigades as responsible for the April 13th Sumy attack, which killed at least 34 civilians, including two children, and injured 117 more. The Iskander-M ballistic missile strikes, launched from Voronezh and Kursk oblasts, utilized cluster munitions, a violation of international humanitarian law. This attack, condemned internationally as a war crime, occurred during Palm Sunday church services. Budanov vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
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