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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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OP: Victory plan is not a theoretical model, but factual information

The advisor to the head of the OP said that the Victory Plan of Ukraine is based on facts, not theory.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 07:12 PM • 41401 views
The President's Office says that 70% of the ammunition used by Russia at the front is North Korean

The advisor to the President said that 70% of the shells and mines at the front are North Korean-made. Podoliak called on his partners to explain why Ukraine has to fight with restrictions and a shortage of weapons.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 06:12 PM • 30834 views
Zelensky will speak in the Verkhovna Rada on Wednesday, where he may present the Victory Plan

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Verkhovna Rada on October 16, where he is expected to present the Victory Plan. The plan envisages ending the war by 2025 and Ukraine's accession to NATO.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 02:49 PM • 17491 views
Ambassador to Germany: Ukraine's victory plan will be published soon

The Ukrainian ambassador to Germany has announced the publication of Ukraine's Victory Plan. The plan includes military, diplomatic and economic steps to force russia to negotiate.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 01:29 PM • 13810 views
Ukraine managed to carry out some troop rotations at the front and increase the number of reservists - Podolyak

Ukraine is rotating its troops and increasing its reserves. russia is suffering heavy losses, using convicts and foreigners to replenish its ranks.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 09:30 AM • 12736 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will continue to familiarize partners with Victory Plan this week

President Zelenskyy announced that he will continue to present the Victory Plan to international partners. The next week will be devoted to working with partners to strengthen Ukraine's position and achieve real peace.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 06:01 PM • 46089 views
Podoliak: Zelensky will present the Victory Plan to Ukrainians in the coming days

An adviser to the head of the Presidential Administration announced the presentation of the Victory Plan by President Zelenskyy. The plan will contain details of the coercion program and Ukraine's position on the negotiation process.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 07:51 PM • 34412 views
No matter what is in Putin's head: what is known about Zelensky's Victory Plan

The President of Ukraine presents a 5-point “Victory Plan” in Washington. The plan envisions strengthening Ukraine without taking Russia's position into account and includes military aid, economic steps, and diplomatic pressure.

Politics • September 24, 10:28 AM • 200392 views
Potential negotiations: Podoliak explains how to get Russia to sit down at the negotiating table

The advisor to the head of the Presidential Administration believes that Russia's significant tactical defeats and changes in the mood of its population could become tools for a potential start of negotiations. Podolyak emphasized the importance of military pressure and influence on public opinion in Russia. .

War in Ukraine • August 16, 01:53 PM • 25451 views
Podoliak on the Kursk operation: a new topic for potential negotiations has been added - the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation

The OP adviser commented on the operation of the armed forces in the Kursk region of Russia. According to him, this has added a new topic to potential negotiations - the territorial integrity of Russia, although a just peace is still far away.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 02:38 PM • 37382 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces may have used British Challenger 2 tanks during operation in Kursk region - media

The Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly used British Challenger 2 tanks during an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. This may be the first time that these tanks have been used by Ukrainian troops in Russia.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 10:34 AM • 23961 views
Podoliak on the Nord Stream case pointed the finger at Russia - Reuters

Advisor to the head of the OP pointed the finger at Russia in case of the explosions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Podolyak stated that Ukraine has no relation to the incident and did not receive any benefits from it.

Politics • August 15, 09:58 AM • 35537 views
Exclusively security task: Ukraine is not interested in occupying the Kursk region of the Russian Federation - Podolyak

Advisor to the head of the OP Podolyak stated that Ukraine is not interested in the occupation of the border regions of the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian military is only carrying out tasks to ensure security around the borders of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 09:51 AM • 31097 views
Podolyak names main political goals of Ukraine's offensive in Kursk region

The advisor to the head of the OP outlined the objectives of the operation: to cut off Russian logistics, push back artillery, show the weakness of the Russian leadership and move the war to the aggressor's territory. Ukraine is not planning an occupation, but only the destruction of military facilities.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 04:09 PM • 44092 views
Russian Federation may be preparing a provocation with chemical weapons in Kursk region - CPJ

Russian propaganda spreads fakes about Ukraine's plans to use banned weapons in the Kursk region. This may indicate that the Russians are preparing a chemical weapons provocation to accuse Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 03:30 PM • 100565 views
Ukraine's offensive in Kursk region shows Russia that there are only two ways to end the war - Podolyak

The OP adviser said that the offensive in Kursk region demonstrates Russia's vulnerability. According to him, there are two ways to end the war: ground operations and long-range strikes deep into Russia.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 11:16 AM • 30974 views
"The majority quietly approves": Podoliak on the international community's reaction to the situation in the Kursk region

Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Presidential Administration, said that the international community has recognized Russia as a legitimate target for any operations and types of weapons. This is the result of Ukraine's diplomatic and legal work.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 05:07 PM • 103234 views
"If they realize that the war is not going according to their scenario." Podoliak makes statement amid events in Kursk region of Russia

OP advisor Mykhailo Podolyak believes that Russia will agree to negotiations only when it realizes that the war is not going according to its plan. This will happen when Russian losses increase and the war spreads deeper into its territory.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 11:29 AM • 34397 views
"The aggressor always reaps the rewards": Podoliak speaks about the cause of the events in the Kursk region of Russia

Mykhailo Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said after the Russian authorities complained about the "breakthrough" in the Kursk region that the reason for the escalation, including in the territory of Russia, is the very fact of Russian aggression, and war has its own rules, and the aggressor always reaps the corresponding benefits.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 08:53 AM • 104833 views
Presidential Office comments on fighting in Kursk region

Mykhailo Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, commented on the events in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He said that the lack of an adequate response to the counterwar would only confirm the idea of "a strong conscious relationship between Russians and their government.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 09:04 PM • 34087 views
Podolyak on information about F-16s coming to Ukraine: “We will not comment on this”

The advisor to the head of the OP said that Ukraine would not comment on the information about receiving F-16s. He called it a topic where the 'fog of war' is appropriate, as it should be reflected on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 12:38 PM • 34314 views
Zelenskyy explains what is meant by the term "strikes deep into Russia"

The advisor to the head of the Presidential Office explained that "strikes deep into Russia" mean the systematic destruction of Russian military infrastructure, logistics, and resources to weaken its ability to wage war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 12:40 PM • 21546 views
Will the OP agree to third country mediation between Ukraine and Russia? Podoliak answered

Mykhailo Podolyak noted that countries that are serious about mediation between Ukraine and Russia will not publicly declare this, as mediation in major wars requires understanding the aggressor, the victims and violations of international law, as opposed to simply calling for an immediate ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 05:49 PM • 65170 views
Orban asks Zelensky to consider ceasefire and start negotiations

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider a ceasefire and start negotiations to speed up the peace process.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 12:12 PM • 25141 views
Only the defeat of the aggressor can guarantee peace: Podolyak explained why restrictions on Western weapons for Ukraine should be lifted

With such a volume of aggression and war crimes on the part of the Russian Federation, real peace can only be guaranteed in the event of a military victory for Ukraine. It is the partners who should abandon delays and provide Kiev with weapons.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 03:04 PM • 22302 views
Zelenskyy comments on putin's words about "peace"

According to presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak, russia's talk of "peace" and "truce" is a facade for restoring and redeploying forces, while continuing to attack Ukrainian cities and civilians.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 09:18 AM • 29479 views
"The country's transition to military communism": the OP explained what the personnel changes in the Russian government indicate

Mykhailo Podoliak explained that the Kremlin is increasingly isolating Russia, moving to a militarized economy for "war" and redistributing power among Putin's inner circle. Also, recent personnel changes indicate a growing distrust within the Putin regime.

News of the World • May 13, 12:32 PM • 16605 views
Podoliak: Missile strike on Israel demonstrates Iran and russia's technological backwardness from the West

The failed missile attack on Israel demonstrates the technological backwardness of Iran and similar countries, and at the same time proves the need for the civilized world to disarm dictatorial regimes.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:58 AM • 17554 views
There are no alternative "peace plans" that provide for "not/losing to Russia" - OP

There are no alternative "peace plans" that provide for "no/losing to Russia". The only acceptable formula is Russia's unconditional withdrawal from Ukraine, emphasizes Mykhailo Podolyak.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 03:23 PM • 21354 views
"Political naivety": Podoliak comments on ideas of peace with Russia in exchange for Ukrainian territories

Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the OP, believes that the idea of making peace with russia in exchange for Ukrainian territories is politically naive, as russia will not honor any agreements and will continue its aggression.

Politics • April 8, 01:02 PM • 21234 views