Kyrylo Budanov
UkrainemilitaryMaleb. 19845.4Global Dominance: 0.01%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.
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Kyrylo Budanov has been removed from positions by Oleg Ivashchenko as part of a power struggle.
Керівник ГУР Іващенко послаблює вплив Буданова та проводить кадрові чисткиUkraine· 2026-08-11
Kyrylo Budanov received a new position in the Ministry of Defense.
Татаров і Поклад: Хто утримує силовий блок для президента ЗеленськогоUkraine· 2026-08-11
Kyrylo Budanov, the current head of the President's Office, has a trust rating of 61%.
ზელენსკიმ მეოთხე ადგილზე გადაინაცვლა - უკრაინაში საზოგადოებრივი აზრის მორიგი გამოკითხვა ჩატარდა
Georgia· 2026-08-10
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Kiev will continue to exert pressure to force Moscow to end the conflict.
Thành, bại của Ukraine sau chiến dịch '40 ngày gây sức ép' với Nga
Vietnam· 2026-08-07
Kyrylo Budanov, the President's Chief of Staff, emphasized the importance of results over timelines regarding the pressure campaign.
Ông Zelensky ra lệnh chuẩn bị 'chiến dịch trừng phạt đặc biệt' nhằm vào NgaVietnam· 2026-08-07
Kyrylo Budanov would receive 60.3% against Zelensky in a second round.
Зеленський програє Залужному, Буданову та Федорову у другому турі виборів — опитуванняUkraine· 2026-08-06Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the Office of the President, seen by more respondents as a standalone candidate than as part of Zelenskyy's team.
Понад 60% українців не підтримують відставку Федорова — опитування SocisUkraine· 2026-08-06
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office, received 23.8% trust.
Зеленський у рейтингу довіри до політичних лідерів зайняв шосте місце – опитуванняUkraine· 2026-08-06
Kyrylo Budanov is mentioned as a potential candidate who could gain significant votes if he enters the second round.
Apklausa: Volodymyras Zelenskis antrajame rinkimų ture pralaimėtų Valerijui Zalužnui
Lithuania· 2026-08-06
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukraine will continue to pressure Russia to end the war without specific time limits.
СБУ повідомила про підсумки 40-денної операції: понад 21 тис. цілей ураженоUkraine· 2026-08-04
Kyrylo Budanov has stated that Kyiv is ready to continue military actions for a year.
Putinui – naujas Zelenskio pasiūlymasLithuania· 2026-08-04
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukraine will continue to pressure Russia to end the war.
Буданов: Україна продовжить тиск на Росію для завершення війниUkraine· 2026-08-03Kyrylo Budanov was noted as a member of the Ukrainian delegation involved in discussions with the American side.
Ракеты Patriot в мире есть, нужны только политические решения
Belarus· 2026-08-01
Zelenskyy mentioned Kyrylo Budanov as part of the discussions regarding diplomatic tasks with American partners.
Зеленський закликає надати Україні ракети Patriot та посилити санкції проти РФUkraine· 2026-08-01
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the President's Office, participated in a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the USA.
Україна та США домовились про інтенсифікацію перемов: заява БудановаUkraine· 2026-07-28Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President, was present at the meeting.
Зеленський говорив із Трампом про перехоплювачі для Patriot і дипломатіюUkraine· 2026-07-28
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office, was part of the Ukrainian delegation.
Zelenskyi tapasi Washingtonissa Donald Trumpin ja Alexander Stubbin
Finland· 2026-07-28
Kyrylo Budanov is the former head of intelligence and is also considered a competitor in the political landscape.
Fedorov, i droni e la guerra degli appalti che spacca Kiev (e fa volare l'ex ministro nei sondaggi)
Italy· 2026-07-27
Kyrylo Budanov is the head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine.
Електоральні симпатії українців: Федоров майже наздогнав ЗалужногоUkraine· 2026-07-22
Kyrylo Budanov commented on the change of the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and emphasized the importance of military management.
Буданов запевнив Драпатого у повній підтримціUkraine· 2026-07-22Kyrylo Budanov, the former head of military intelligence, emphasized the need for unity within the military.
Em meio a onda de protestos e a divisões no Exército, Zelensky demite chefe das Forças Armadas da Ucrânia
Brazil· 2026-07-22
Kyrylo Budanov, a former intelligence chief, urged everyone to remain calm.
Zelenskiy dismisses top army general amid growing public protests – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-21
Kyrylo Budanov, head of President Zelensky's office, stated that the public's voice has been heard regarding recent internal changes.
Jutarnji list - Pobuna u Ukrajini, Zelenski dobio ultimatum: 'On mora otići, rok je do petka!'
Croatia· 2026-07-21
Kyrylo Budanov hinted that the government had listened to the popular mood.
Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests | Europe
United Kingdom· 2026-07-21
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, hinted at Syrskyi’s imminent departure.
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow targeted as Wildberries warehouse attacks continue | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-21
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office, stated that the public's voice has been heard and that results will follow amid the ongoing internal changes.
Jutarnji list - Pobuna u Ukrajini, Zelenski dobio ultimatum: 'On mora otići, rok je do petka!'Croatia· 2026-07-20Kyrylo Budanov stated that the position of society has been heard and results will follow.
Буданов: Позицію суспільства почуто. Джерела УП стверджують, що Зеленський шукає заміну Сирському — подробиціUkraine· 2026-07-20
Budanov is Zelenskyy’s chief of staff who criticized the Polish government's actions regarding Ukrainian heroes.
Polish-Ukrainian solidarity over Russian threat undermined by bitter historical dispute | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-14
Kyrylo Budanov emphasized the responsibility for actions against military personnel and stated that those who commit violence against Ukrainian soldiers should consider who will protect them in the event of a Russian attack.
Реакція влади на напад на військових ТЦК у Львові: засудження та наслідкиUkraine· 2026-07-09
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, believes that Ukrainians affected by the consequences of strikes on temporarily occupied Crimea should understand the situation.
Буданов: Незручності у Криму виправдані заради повернення півостроваUkraine· 2026-07-07