Memo To Mr. Podolyak: Unwise To Disrespect President Trump. Arrogance Not An Advantageous Strategy For Government Of Ukraine- Particularly For Advisor To Mr. Yermak.

Mr. Mykhailo Podolyak is self-identified as an advisor to Mr. Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.   

He is not an advisor to Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine (2019-2024; term extended due to imposition of martial law in 2022).   

• “The president wants to understand the contents of this call fully from Trump. The main thing is to understand how Trump sees the results of his call with Putin, and to draw conclusions from that.”  Mykhailo Podolyak 

Mr. Podolyak has not learned the lessons that President Zelensky learned and continues to learn and refine when engaging with Donald Trump, 47th President of the United States (2025-2029). 

The key words are Appreciation, Flattery, and Respect. 

Message to Mr. Podolyak: Your choice of words matter.  Do not refer to President Trump as “Trump” because when you do, it is disrespectful.  He has earned the title.   

The government of Ukraine needs the support of the Trump-Vance Administration (2025-2029).  The Trump-Vance Administration does not need the support of the Zelensky Administration (2019- ). 

Arrogance is not an excuse.  Arrogance has consequences.