Kyrylo Budanov. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
Russia is lowering the bar on its war goals because it is unable to achieve its original objectives, with the Russian authorities now talking about Ukraine's non-aligned and non-nuclear status, Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Budanov has said.
Source: Ukrinform, a Ukrainian news agency, citing Budanov at the Kyiv StratCom Forum 2026
Quote: "Time passes and, under the influence of the unpleasant reality they [the Russians – ed.] are facing, they have to find answers for their own society. And each time this bar [regarding the aims of the war – ed.] is lowered. Everyone can see that.
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