Mendel

Ukraine not to retake Donbas militarily – Zelensky's spokeswoman
Mendel says Ukraine has been using all possible diplomatic leverage.15:15, 12 April 2021

Zelensky lodges request to talk with Putin about escalation in Donbas
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he had not seen such a request for talks "in recent days."14:50, 12 April 2021

Zelensky's spokeswoman elaborates on humanitarian aid sent to Donbas
The international organizations have sent over 10 convoys since the beginning of 2021.11:30, 12 April 2021

Language Ombudsman slams controversial comment by president's spox on language issue
The official has cited the Constitution, hinting that any speculation is inappropriate.21:00, 05 April 2021

Over 10 countries already back Crimean Platform – Zelensky's spokeswoman
The Crimean Platform summit is scheduled for August 23, 2021.11:55, 05 April 2021

President's Office comments on Merkel-Macron-Putin talks without Zelensky
The spokeswoman assures Kyiv continues negotiations with all Normandy countries at different levels.14:50, 31 March 2021

President's Office hopes latest escalation in Donbas not to critically affect peace talks
Zelensky's spox noted existing opportunities for further maintaining the truce.09:50, 22 March 2021

Zelensky's spokeswoman explains delay in setting up Biden call
Mendel believes a "platform" must be prepared before Zelensky speaks with his U.S. counterpart.12:20, 09 March 2021

Spokesperson comments on whether Zelensky would run for second term
Mendel says she is not sure whether she will remain Zelensky's press secretary if he gets re-elected.11:05, 09 March 2021

President "not obliged" to hold regular press conferences, Zelensky's spox says
Mendel also has told when the head of state could convene his next big presser.22:20, 08 March 2021

President's Office condemns arson attack on investigative journalists' car
"Ukraine must do everything to defend freedom of speech, which is the base of a democratic state," the comment says.13:35, 17 August 2020

Spox explains Zelensky's move to join negotiations with hostage-taker
It was the president's personal decision, Yulia Mendel stresses.13:20, 23 July 2020

Zelensky's spokeswoman declares over US$35,000 in 2019 income
Mendel bought a Kyiv-based 48.5-square-meter flat worth almost US$45,000 in late 2018.11:40, 05 June 2020

Option of default off the table – Zelensky's spox
The president hopes that MPs at their upcoming extraordinary meeting will vote for the required legislative initiatives to support businesses, vulnerable segments of the population, as well as highly important reforms in the banking and agricultural sectors.21:20, 27 March 2020

Zelensky's spokeswoman tells how president reacted to protests over Wuhan evacuees
According to the spokeswoman, "the government communicated well and all agencies did their job."11:00, 21 February 2020

RFE/RL: Ukrainian journalists' union demands apology from Presidential Office
20:30, 29 September 2019

Zelensky's spokeswoman in spotlight after pushing journo (Photo, video)
The journalist wonders whether this is "freedom of speech".12:00, 27 September 2019

Zelensky's Press Secretary Mendel on Bohdan's possible resignation: "I don't comment on rumors"
Bohdan's subordinate Riaboshapka considers such reports to be media hype.03:30, 02 August 2019