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Mykhailo Podolyak

Advisor to the Head of the President's Office
Mykhailo Mykhailovych Podolyak was born on February 16, 1972, in Lviv. He received his higher education at the Minsk Medical Institute but chose a career as a journalist, working in Belarusian and Ukrainian media since the 1990s. Since April 2020, he has served as an advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, responsible for communications. He is a political strategist, journalist, and anti-crisis manager.
2020
Appointed as an advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, responsible for communications
2020
Ranked among the top three most influential Ukrainians according to Focus magazine
2022
Participated in the negotiation group with Russia after the start of the full-scale invasion
2023
Awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of the Grand Duke Gediminas of Lithuania for his contribution to cooperation
2023
Held meetings with bloggers to coordinate information policy
2025
Continues to play a role in conveying Ukraine's position to the global community during the full-scale war
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Trump's peace plan is an attempt to create a mechanism to end the war - Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the Head of the Presidential Office, said that negotiations on Trump's peace plan concern security guarantees and consequences for Russia. He also noted that Ukraine is not involved in the leaks of conversations of Trump's representative.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 03:41 PM • 46580 views
No chance: Georgia rejected the possibility of transferring Saakashvili to Ukraine

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that there is no chance of transferring Mikheil Saakashvili to Ukraine or a third country. He called the Ukrainian side's calls unserious, despite Ukraine actively working on this option.

Politics • November 18, 09:52 AM • 4105 views
Saakashvili asks Zelenskyy to include him in the list of civilian prisoners

Former President of Georgia and ex-head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Mikheil Saakashvili appealed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a request to include him in the list of civilian prisoners of the war against Russia. Saakashvili, who is a citizen of Ukraine, claims that his persecution is related to the war, and that his poisoning and imprisonment were demanded by Putin.

Politics • November 13, 02:53 PM • 2451 views
US preparing more "firepower" for Ukraine – Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak stated that America is changing its approach to Russia's war with Ukraine and increasing military aid.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 04:16 PM • 3532 views
Any agreements with Putin are impossible due to his desire for conquests - Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the head of the Presidential Office, stated that the Russian dictator's lust for power makes him an unreliable partner. No agreements or compromises with him are possible; he will have to be stopped by collective efforts.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 01:02 PM • 2869 views
Beijing can stop the war in Ukraine, but for now it is more profitable for it to observe - Podolyak

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Mykhailo Podolyak stated that China can stop the war in Ukraine, but it is more profitable for it to observe. The US must regain its moderator status or come to terms with the world's reorientation towards the East.

Politics • September 8, 05:30 PM • 3833 views
Ukraine is a guarantor of European security stability, not just a recipient of guarantees – Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that Ukraine is a guarantor of the stability of the European security architecture. The Armed Forces of Ukraine act as the main ground force on the continent, capable of effectively performing collective defense tasks.

Politics • August 26, 11:56 AM • 3482 views
Trump does not intend to be involved in Zelenskyy-Putin negotiations - The Guardian

Donald Trump will not directly participate in the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US President will meet with them after their future probable negotiations.

Politics • August 21, 12:53 PM • 3675 views
Podolyak: "No territorial exchanges. NATO Article 5 is not a security guarantee for Ukraine"

Presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Ukraine will not agree to territorial concessions. Kyiv demands automatic security mechanisms, not just declarations from allies.

Politics • August 21, 12:34 PM • 3546 views
"Annexation of territories is not Putin's ultimate goal": Podolyak pointed to the only path to lasting peace

Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the head of the Presidential Office, stated that Putin's ultimate goal is not the annexation of territories. He emphasized that there are only Moscow's maximum demands, and the only path to peace is to make the Kremlin afraid to even think about new aggression.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 09:30 AM • 86608 views
Breakthrough in negotiations with Russia possible only under sanctions and military pressure - Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak stated that a real breakthrough in negotiations with Russia is possible only with strong military and sanctions pressure. The Istanbul format plays a humanitarian role and prepares the ground for future negotiations at the leaders' level.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 12:12 PM • 4829 views
Putin seeks destruction, he must be forced to peace by force - Podolyak

The advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine stated that the Russian dictator seeks murder and destruction, therefore military coercion is the only way to return the world to normalcy.

Society • July 15, 01:22 PM • 6210 views
"Direct injection of funds into US industry": Podolyak on Trump's decision to resume aid to Ukraine

Donald Trump's decision to continue military aid to Ukraine is in the interests of the US, reducing the likelihood of Russian aggression. It also stimulates American industry and strengthens the US position in negotiations.

Politics • July 8, 02:16 PM • 1518 views
Podolyak denied information about the cessation of arms supplies to Ukraine from the United States

Mykhailo Podolyak denied the cessation of US arms supplies to Ukraine. Deliveries of anti-missiles, especially for the Patriot systems that protect civilians, are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 10:13 AM • 1192 views
Zelenskyy: situation in the Middle East may reduce aid to Ukraine

President Zelenskyy stated that the situation in the Middle East could reduce aid to Ukraine from partners, especially the United States. He emphasized that without this assistance, the Russians would feel an advantage on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • June 24, 07:24 AM • 2460 views
The situation in the Middle East, from Ukraine's perspective, carries risks but is not catastrophic - Podolyak

Adviser to the Head of the Presidential Office Mykhailo Podolyak stated that the situation in the Middle East is not a catastrophe for Ukraine. He emphasized that the West has the capacity to simultaneously assist Israel and Ukraine, and that rising oil prices benefit Russia.

Politics • June 23, 07:16 PM • 3198 views
The Russian army is advancing in Sumy region: what is the situation there now

Russian troops are advancing in the Sumy region, capturing Andriivka and Vodolagy. The situation in Kindrativka and Oleksiivka is being clarified, fighting continues, the enemy is pressing on Yablunivka and Yunakivka.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 08:53 PM • 28722 views
Despite the losses, the Kremlin will continue to "burn residents of the Russian Federation in the fire of war" - Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Russian losses will soon exceed 1 million. The Kremlin will continue to burn residents of depressed regions in the fire of war, because it does not consider them human.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 08:57 AM • 2124 views
Podolyak: Putin is strategically crazy, but tactically rational

Mykhailo Podolyak stated that starting a genocidal war against Ukraine is madness. The goal of the bombings of cities is to exhaust air defense, forcing a choice between protecting civilians and military personnel.

Society • May 28, 04:27 PM • 3919 views
Forcing Russia to peace is now more effective than negotiations, weapons and sanctions are needed - Podolyak

Putin is not ready for peace, and the aggressor's demands are unacceptable. Advisor to the OP Mykhailo Podolyak stated that forcing Russia to peace is now more important than negotiations. And for this, Ukraine needs weapons and strengthening of anti-Russian sanctions.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:56 PM • 2359 views
The status quo has not changed: after Trump's conversation with Putin, Russia is still striving for war - Podolyak

Trump's conversation with Putin did not change the situation, Russia is not ready for peace. Ukraine proposes an immediate ceasefire, but Russia wants war, destruction and murder.

Politics • May 20, 09:45 AM • 2417 views
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held meetings with allies: the Netherlands will increase military aid

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, discussing support, strengthening air defense, and investments in drone production. He also held talks with the leaders of Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, and Sweden.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:46 PM • 5228 views
"This is their traditional behavior": The National Security and Defense Council reacted to the threats of the Russians to seize new regions of Ukraine

Andriy Kovalenko stated that the threats from the Russians are traditional behavior, which often has no basis. During negotiations in Istanbul, the Russians demanded that Ukraine withdraw its troops from the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 03:40 PM • 3349 views
Negotiations in Istanbul: Russia threatened to seize two more regions of Ukraine - The Economist

The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks threatened to seize Kharkiv and Sumy regions. This could happen if Ukraine does not withdraw troops from four partially occupied regions.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 02:33 PM • 5830 views
Russia does not want real negotiations, substituting them with obvious simulation actions - Podolyak.

An advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine stated that Russia is not interested in real negotiations, but only simulates them while attacking Ukrainian cities. He called for the strict coercion of Russia to peace.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 02:15 PM • 4696 views
Negotiations in Istanbul: main statements and events on the eve of the meeting between Ukraine and the Russian Federation

Negotiations on a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia are to begin in Turkey tomorrow. Zelenskyy is ready for direct negotiations with Putin, but will the Russian dictator come?

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:00 PM • 376886 views
Peskov stated that the Kremlin is preparing for a meeting in Istanbul, but did not specify whether Putin will fly in person

Putin's spokesman said that Russia is preparing for negotiations in Istanbul, but a final decision on Putin's participation has not yet been made. Zelenskyy is ready to talk only to him.

Politics • May 13, 10:13 AM • 6166 views
Carriers submitted 400 applications for international routes to the online cabinet - Kuleba

In two months of operation, the online cabinet for international routes has collected over 400 applications from carriers. More than 250 of them concern the opening of new routes, confirming the effectiveness of the digital system.

Economy • April 21, 04:50 PM • 7779 views
Chinese mercenaries in the war against Ukraine: Kyiv's actions force Beijing to react - Podolyak

Adviser to the OP stated that the participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia shocks the West. Ukraine summoned a representative of China due to the participation of Chinese citizens in the war.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 06:14 PM • 3943 views
Zelenskyy announced the main decisions taken at the "Coalition of the Willing" summit

During the "Coalition of the Willing" summit, France announced a new defense package for Ukraine. The participants of the meeting agreed to extend sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 02:30 PM • 35262 views