On the world stage, names are being heard that cannot be kept silent. Heroes of Ukraine — Oleksandr Syrsky, Kyrylo Budanov, and Oleg Shiryayev — have appeared on the pages of Western publications, conquering the information space of 2025. And it is Oleksandr Syrsky, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who is putting the brakes on — with 45 mentions in the BBC, The New York Times, The Guardian, and Reuters. Why? Because he openly shares the strategy of struggle, with agitation for strikes at the heart of the aggressor. These are not just words — these are cold calculations.
Kirill Budanov, the head of the GUR, enters the arena in 24 publications by The New York Times, Reuters, Daily Mail, and others. He does not paint illusions. Information about the military participation of the DPRK in the war against us, the vulnerability of the Kremlin's illusions — that's what he brings to the Western audience. This is not just news, these are points of reference in understanding modern war.
Oleg Shiryayev, commander of the 225th Assault Regiment, leaves behind a colossal mark in 21 publications. A voice from the trenches that vividly reflects the realities of the front. On Fox News, addressing President Trump, he does not just ask for weapons. He demands them in the context of real battles, where the security of our country is at stake. These are not declarations, but a challenge.
It should be noted that Kirill Budanov recently took on a new challenge, becoming head of the President's Office, subordinating himself to new opportunities. And what distinguished Oleg Shiryayev? He destroyed almost 30 battalions of Russians in 2025. Facts without embellishment.
This trio of Ukrainian heroes is not just fighting. They are setting new standards for fighting. The war continues, the truth cannot be hidden. They are here to remind us — action against irresponsibility. We stand up against the system, we demand recognition of our strength.
Original source: https://www.rbc.ua/
English 
Ukrainian 
Polish