Kiril Budanov
Kiril Budanov is the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, known for his role in overseeing military intelligence operations during the ongoing conflict with Russia. He has been instrumental in gathering intelligence to counter Russian aggression and has been mentioned in discussions regarding threats to Ukrainian leadership, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Kiril Budanov is part of the Ukrainian delegation to the negotiations in Geneva.
Ucraina obţine cea mai mare recucerire de teritoriu din 2023
Romania· 2026-02-18
Kiril Budanov is the chief of staff for the Ukrainian president and led the Ukrainian delegation.
Kraj nakon više od 4 sata! Evo šta se desilo na pregovorima Ukrajine, Rusije i SAD
Serbia· 2026-02-17
Kiril Budanov is the head of the Ukrainian presidential office advocating for a quick peace agreement with Russia.
Șeful biroului prezidențial ucrainean, Kiril Budanov, dorește un acord de pace cu Rusia cât mai curând posibil, însă o parte a delegației ucrainene are alte viziuni – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2026-02-17
Kiril Budanov is now the chief of staff for Zelensky.
Kremlinul afirmă că va continua „operațiunea militară specială” în Ucraina până când Kievul îi va accepta condițiile – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-02-04Kiev announced that it would send its chief negotiator Rustem Umerov and head of Zelensky's cabinet Kiril Budanov to Abu Dhabi.
Završeni pregovori Rusije, Ukrajine i Amerike u Abu Dabiju, Orbanu stigla oštra porukaSerbia· 2026-01-23
Kiril Budanov was part of the Ukrainian delegation in the USA for negotiations.
LIVE TEXT/ Două femei au fost rănite într-un atac rusesc în Zaporijjea. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1426 – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-01-19
Kiril Budanov was part of the Ukrainian delegation in the USA for negotiations.
LIVE TEXT/ Armata rusă a atacat cu bombe ghidate o zonă rezidențială din Harkiv. O femeie a fost ucisă. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1426 – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-01-19Kiril Budanov is the new Chief of Staff appointed by Zelensky to negotiate with the U.S.
Kiev’in ‘hayatta kalma’ çadırları - Hürriyet Haberler
Turkey· 2026-01-18
Kiril Budanov, the former head of the Ukrainian military intelligence, mentioned that the Ukrainian delegation would meet with Jared Kushner.
Mirovni predstavniki v Beli hiši, več tisoč Ukrajincev medtem brez ogrevanja
Slovenia· 2026-01-17
Kiril Budanov is a military intelligence officer from Ukraine involved in the negotiations.
Jutarnji list - Eskaliralo je u petak, iza kulisa odvijao se raskol u Washingtonu, na stolu je sad i 'totalni sporazum'!
Croatia· 2025-11-24
Kiril Budanov is leading a special operation in Pokrovsk.
Jutarnji list - Velika operacija Ukrajine usred 'opkoljenog' Pokrovska, pogledajte tko predvodi specijalce; Rusi: 'Sve smo ih pobili'!Croatia· 2025-11-01
Kiril Budanov is the head of Ukraine's military intelligence and has made significant predictions regarding Russia's military actions.
Pakao u Evropi počinje tačno u ovo vreme: Upozorenje ovog čoveka svi shvataju ozbiljnoSerbia· 2025-09-11
Kiril Budanov, head of the powerful military intelligence service HUR, has been balancing on the edge of removal.
Jutarnji list - Tektonske promjene u Kijevu: Spremaju se tri velike smjene, sve konce drži jedan čovjek, a to nije Volodimir Zelenski!Croatia· 2025-07-07
Kiril Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence, spoke about a major prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.
LIVE TEXT/ Zelenski anunță că primii 390 de prizonieri au revenit în Ucraina. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1185 – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-05-23
Kiril Budanov stated that he sees no major obstacles to the prisoner exchange.
LIVE TEXT Trump anunță un „schimb major de prizonieri” între Rusia și Ucraina. Anterior, cele două părți discutau despre un schimb de 1000 la 1000. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1185Moldova· 2025-05-23
Kiril Budanov is the head of Ukrainian intelligence who discussed the planned prisoner exchange.
Разговор Путина и Трампа. Главное — РБК
Russia· 2025-05-19
Kiril Budanov is the head of the Ukrainian military intelligence agency HUR and has been targeted multiple times.
Jutarnji list - Bojište se širi izvan svojih granica, paranoja je na vrhuncu: 'Specijalne službe kontroliraju svaki aspekt Putinova života'Croatia· 2025-05-07
Kiril Budánov explained that Russia used Iskander missiles in the attack on Sumi.
duras críticas a Vladimir Putin
Argentina· 2025-04-13
Kiril Budanov, the head of the Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, emphasized that the attack is part of a continuous campaign by the Russian Federation to terrorize the civilian population.
Ucraina promite o răzbunare răsunătoare pentru măcelul lui Putin de la Sumî, Krivoi Rog și CernihivRomania· 2025-04-13
Kiril Budanov denied that North Korean troops have stopped fighting on the front line.
„Am spus eu asta? Nu-mi vine să cred”. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1100 – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-02-27
Kiril Budanov denied that North Korean troops had withdrawn from the front line in the Kursk region.
există morți și răniți. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1100 – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-02-27Kiril Budanov denied that North Korean troops had withdrawn from the front line in the Kursk region.
LIVE TEXT Ucraina va primi 730 de milioane de dolari pentru echipamente de deminare din partea partenerilor până în 2034. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1100Moldova· 2025-02-27Kiril Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, denied the withdrawal of North Korean troops.
LIVE TEXT Rusia a lansat 166 de drone asupra Ucrainei. Coreea de Nord a desfășurat trupe suplimentare în Kursk. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1100Moldova· 2025-02-27Kiril Budanov believes that a ceasefire in the war with Russia could happen this year.
Un armistițiu de încetare a focului în Ucraina este posibil în 2025, susține șeful spionajului militar ucraineanRomania· 2025-02-21
Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kiril Budanov was mentioned as a target in the assassination plots against Ukrainian leadership.
Зеленский рассказал об убитых в Офисе президента при покушениях на него — РБКRussia· 2025-02-12
Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kiril Budanov was mentioned as a target in the assassination plots against Ukrainian leadership.
Зеленский рассказал об убитых в Офисе президента при покушениях на него — РБКRussia· 2025-02-12Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kiril Budanov was mentioned as a target in the assassination attempts against Ukrainian leadership.
Зеленский рассказал об убитых в Офисе президента при покушениях на него — РБКRussia· 2025-02-12