
Ukraine's Budanov announces AI drone advancements as "gift" to Russia
Kirilo Budanov, head of Ukraine's presidential office, stated that Ukraine has made progress in integrating AI into drone operations, which will soon become a "gift" for Russia.
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Kirilo Budanov, head of Ukraine's presidential office, stated that Ukraine has made progress in integrating AI into drone operations, which will soon become a "gift" for Russia.
Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, held substantive meetings in the Netherlands to discuss the next steps towards achieving a just peace for Ukraine.

A civic group protested outside the presidential office, accusing the government of a 'crackdown' after authorities invalidated the passport of activist Kim Ah-hyun, blocking her travel to Gaza.
The Czech Ministry of Defense has stopped an army podcast featuring President Petr Pavel, citing escalating tensions between the government and the presidential office. The undisclosed interview has become a symbol of their deepening rift.

A runaway wolf in South Korea has captured public attention, leading to the creation of a meme coin and even drawing concern from the presidential office.
Ukraine's presidential office reports that more than 100,000 square kilometers of the country's territory remain potentially dangerous due to landmines. This vast area poses a significant ongoing threat.

A recent poll published in Ukraine by the 'Socis' agency indicates that former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi and Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov have the highest approval ratings among Ukrainian politicians.

South Korea has officially appointed Shin Hyun-song, a top economist from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) known for his hawkish bent, as the new governor of its central bank, a key appointment to lead monetary policy amid economic challenges.

South Korea’s presidential office and Advanced Micro Devices Chief Executive Lisa Su agreed to expand cooperation to bring artificial intelligence into regional industries, as Seoul steps up efforts…

The South Korean presidential office held a meeting to review co-growth strategies in the defense industry, bringing together major defense firms and relevant government agencies.

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday ordered an investigation into police officials over the murder of a stalking victim, and called for tougher measures to protect stalking and dating violence victims. The presidential office announced Lee’s instructions after criticism mounted that authorities had failed to properly protect the victim despite multiple warning signs before a fatal stabbing in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, Saturday. Lee Kyu-youn, senior presidential secretary for public relations a

Ukraine's presidential office stated it did not invite a Hungarian delegation that announced its arrival for talks regarding the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, with Ukrainian officials calling the group 'tourists' and denying their official status.

Former head of the presidential office Vratislav Mynář has been awarded 472,000 Czech crowns by the Ministry of Justice for his prosecution in a subsidy case, significantly less than the approximately 1.9 million he initially sought.

The Israeli army announced that it carried out airstrikes against the Iranian presidency and the offices of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran, as part of the war launched against Iran

Israel launched simultaneous air strikes Tuesday on Tehran and Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs following a wave of missiles launched overnight from Iran.

Kirilo Budanov, head of Ukraine's presidential office, stated that Ukraine will not accept territorial concessions and aims to create conditions that lead to the disappearance of Russia as an empire, citing centuries-old imperial ambitions as the root of the conflict.

After suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty.

Cultural and arts professionals in South Korea are protesting recent appointments to public cultural institutions, alleging that 'celebrities' are being favored over experts, and are demanding answers from the presidential office.

Czech politician Andrej Babiš reportedly changed his position on a key issue after meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, aligning with the government's stance on a matter previously contested with the Presidential Office.

South Korea has initiated the project to build a second presidential office in Sejong, with construction slated to begin in August 2027. This move aims to decentralize government functions.

The head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Budanov, has reported progress in negotiations with Moscow regarding the ongoing conflict, stating that a resolution may not take long.

Djibouti's long-serving leader Ismael Omar Guelleh is widely expected to win Friday's presidential election, securing a sixth consecutive term against a weak opposition candidate.

Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.

A new poll in Ukraine indicates that former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi and presidential office head Kyrylo Budanov hold the highest approval ratings among Ukrainian politicians.
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Presidential Office, met with Karl von Habsburg, Honorary President of the Pan-European Movement of Austria, to discuss deepening cooperation within European institutions. Budanov also presented him with the Order of Merit III degree.

According to 444, György Matolcsy, president of the Hungarian National Bank, had his presidential office bathroom renovated for 30 million forints by a company owned by his son's friend, with the toilet alone costing millions.
The head of the presidential office, Zbigniew Bogucki, participated in a government session where Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Plan B after the president's veto of the EU's SAFE.
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In April 2024, when the won’s exchange rate broke through the 1,400 mark against the dollar, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea at the time warned that a serious crisis was becoming reality and called an emergency meeting to press the government to respond. The message was unmistakable. A weakening currency was not just a market fluctuation but a warning sign for the nation. Nearly two years on, that same political leader occupies the presidential office, only to witness the rate remain

President Lee Jae Myung will chair a policy meeting on March 18 aimed at strengthening the resilience and restoring stability of South Korea’s capital markets, the presidential office said Thursday. The meeting will focus on assessing responses to financial market volatility triggered by recent developments in the Middle East, while also discussing longer-term reforms to improve the structural health of the country’s capital markets. Officials said the government intends to use the gathering to

YouTube removed the investigation by Ukrainska Pravda journalist Mykhailo Tkach about how Ukrainska Pravda found Andrii Yermak, following a complaint. The video was published on 6 February 2026.

French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to extend France's nuclear deterrent to other European countries has drawn varied reactions, with Italy's Deputy Premier Salvini dismissing the idea and Poland's presidential office expressing doubt, prioritizing talks with the US instead.

Andrii Yermak, former head of the Presidential Office, will chair a new National Bar Association of Ukraine committee focused on protecting victims of Russian aggression and developing compensation mechanisms.
Kirilo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, proposed that Russia cease reciprocal attacks on decision-making centers, emphasizing the need to respect rules during their ongoing conflict.

Ukraine's Presidential Office has announced plans to import African migrants to fill severe labor shortages, following significant casualties and injuries at the front lines.

Ukrainian media reports indicate an ongoing investigation and searches related to the Energoatom corruption scandal, with former presidential office head Andriy Yermak reportedly summoned to court and searches conducted at an assistant's residence.
Cheong Wa Dae announced it will open a bid for the site development of the new presidential office in Sejong City.

Ukrajina i Rusija napreduju prema potencijalnom sporazumu o okončanju rata, objavio je Bloomberg News, citirajući šefa kabineta ukrajinskog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog.

Christos Clerides, former president of the Cyprus Bar Association, disclosed that he was aware of allegations linked to the 'Sandy' case years before they became public, having received material during his tenure.
Cheong Wa Dae, South Korea's presidential office, is seeking to encourage citizens to use public transportation during off-peak hours to ease congestion.

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Presidential Office, stated that World War III is already ongoing and began with the conflict in Ukraine.

The South Korean government, ruling Democratic Party, and presidential office have agreed to draw up a supplementary budget worth 25 trillion won ($16.59 billion) to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
A Kenyan official, Kindiki, has issued a warning against individuals targeting President Ruto with insults, emphasizing respect for the presidential office.

Dr. Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, states that Ukraine's struggle extends beyond its borders, serving as a 'Shield for Europe' as President Zelenskyy seeks to strengthen alliances with European leaders.

President Donald Trump has called on allies, including South Korea, to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a request South Korea's presidential office is reviewing. Now, South Korean civic groups are urging the government to reject any US request to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, warning of security risks.

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged officials to accelerate work on a supplementary budget, as the government moves to limit the economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict. “In times of crisis, swift fiscal spending is essential to ensure that efforts to stabilize people’s livelihoods and support the economic recovery do not lose momentum,” Lee said during a meeting of senior secretaries and aides at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul. “In the end, there is no way a

The Israeli Air Force has reportedly struck and dismantled facilities within Iran's leadership compound, including the presidential office and Tehran airport, in overnight operations.

“During the strike on the compound, numerous munitions were dropped on the presidential office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council,” Iran’s military said

President Lee Jae Myung opened an account on the popular short-form video-sharing application TikTok on Saturday as part of his efforts to increase his activities on social media platforms. Lee posted a short video depicting him pressing a "subscribe" box on a document awaiting approval while asking viewers to subscribe, like and leave a comment as he made heart-shaped hand gestures. On Friday, Lee wrote on another social media platform, X, "Something big is coming." The presidential office said

President Lee Jae Myung has dismissed the minister of the Korea Forest Service, Kim In-ho, after he was found to have committed an unlawful act, Lee's office said Saturday, without further elaborating. "We have found that the minister of the Korea Forest Service caused trouble by committing a serious violation to existing laws, and decided to dismiss him from the post," Lee's office said. The presidential office did not elaborate on what specific law Kim violated but warned it will react sternly