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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 02.01.2026.
It displays 26 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Fedorov and Budanov Reshuffle
⌨On January 2, 2026, editorial priorities shifted from the frontline's kinetic reality to a fundamental restructuring of Ukraine's wartime leadership. Morning coverage initially focused on the strain of the southern front and long-range strikes against Russia's Samara region refineries, maintaining the established narrative of attrition and retaliation.
By early evening, the editorial focus coalesced around a major cabinet reshuffle. Media outlets prioritized President Zelenskyy’s signing of decrees appointing Kyrylo Budanov as the new Head of the Office of the President, replacing the previous administration, while Roman Ivashchenko was named his successor at the GUR. This transition was framed by a detailed profiling of the outgoing and incoming leadership structures.
Late evening headlines were dominated by Zelenskyy’s proposal to appoint Mykhailo Fedorov as the new Minister of Defense. This development marginalized reports of Russian territorial gains in 2025 and local air raid alerts, signaling an editorial consensus that administrative professionalization is the primary story of the new year.
By early evening, the editorial focus coalesced around a major cabinet reshuffle. Media outlets prioritized President Zelenskyy’s signing of decrees appointing Kyrylo Budanov as the new Head of the Office of the President, replacing the previous administration, while Roman Ivashchenko was named his successor at the GUR. This transition was framed by a detailed profiling of the outgoing and incoming leadership structures.
Late evening headlines were dominated by Zelenskyy’s proposal to appoint Mykhailo Fedorov as the new Minister of Defense. This development marginalized reports of Russian territorial gains in 2025 and local air raid alerts, signaling an editorial consensus that administrative professionalization is the primary story of the new year.
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Talks resume this weekend as US, European, and Ukrainian officials focus on security sequencing, military guarantees, and enforcement mechanisms to sustain a durable peace.
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Kyrylo Budanov’s appointment marks an end to weeks of speculation about who would replace Zelensky’s former top aide, Andriy Yermak, who resigned after anti-corruption agencies raided his home.
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Ми опитали розвідників, депутатів та аналітиків, щоби зрозуміти, що змінить призначення Буданова в ОП та кому воно віщує проблеми
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Radio Svoboda
Утешение и открытый финал. Что читали и смотрели в 2025 году
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Ukrainska Pravda
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22:17 (20:17)⇢Fedorov Named for Defense Post
⌨The Ukrainian media is concentrated on a major cabinet reshuffle, specifically President Zelenskyy's proposal to appoint Mykhailo Fedorov as the new Minister of Defense (Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA). This move coincides with broader leadership changes, including the profiling of a new Head of the Presidential Office (Glavcom). Meanwhile, secondary coverage addresses winter pragmatism through electricity outage schedules (UNIAN) and cultural reflections on 2025 (Radio Svoboda).
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