Kyrylo Budanov
Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR), overseeing critical intelligence operations during the conflict with Russia. Budanov has been instrumental in gathering and analyzing information regarding enemy troop movements and deployments, including the presence of North Korean soldiers in Ukraine. His insights have been vital in shaping Ukraine's military response and understanding the dynamics of the battlefield.
Born on Jan 01, 1984 (42 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 3 | 7.33 | 0.50% | +70% | 43,733,762 | 371,737 | $155,000 | 1,318$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 137,143 | $2,700,000 | 5,455$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 18,925 | $530,000 | 993$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 16,125 | $60,000 | 102$ |
| Totals | 7 | 131,168,361 | 543,930 | $3,445,000 | 7,868$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff on Saturday said that Russia said at recent talks in Geneva that it would accept the US proposal for Ukraine’s postwar security guarantees.
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Ukraine:
Kyrylo Budanov stated that the Russian side agreed to accept security guarantees for Ukraine from the USA.
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Sweden:
Budanov is the new chief of staff for President Zelenskyy and is described as more pragmatic than his predecessor.
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Ukraine:
Kyrylo Budanov stated that he has not heard of American partners setting deadlines for the end of the war.
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Ukraine:
Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the President's Office in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of justice in post-war resolution.
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Belarus:
Budanov, who currently heads the president's office, spoke out against strikes on 'political centers'.
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United Kingdom:
Kyrylo Budanov indicated that peace talks with Russia aren't going smoothly.
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Greece:
Kyrylo Budanov is considered a representative of the realistic line in negotiations, advocating for an agreement before Trump closes the opportunity window.
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United Kingdom:
On 18 February, its head, Kyrylo Budanov, had received a three-hour briefing from a western official who laid out in detail the Russian plans for seizing Hostomel airfield.
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Portugal:
Kyrylo Budanov is the chief of staff who mentioned a future meeting after the negotiations.
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