Zelenskyy names Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as new top aide

Jan 3, 2026 - 12:00
Zelenskyy names Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as new top aide
Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.
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