politics

February 26, 2026

Kiev and Moscow should avoid strikes on leadership centers

Ukraine’s new chief of staff and former spy boss Kirill Budanov has urged both sides to avoid strikes on decision-making centers

Kiev and Moscow should avoid strikes on leadership centers

TL;DR

  • Ukraine's new chief of staff, Kirill Budanov, opposes strikes on decision-making centers in both Ukraine and Russia.
  • Budanov's comments follow a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian President Putin's residence and come amidst reported Russian restraint on striking Ukrainian leadership.
  • Budanov previously vowed to 'kill Russians anywhere' but now advocates for peace negotiations and an immediate ceasefire.
  • Russia described the drone attack on Putin's residence as a 'terrorist act' aimed at derailing peace efforts.
  • Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that Putin 'categorically rejected' proposals to strike Ukrainian decision-making centers.

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