US EditionWhat to know about Zelenskyy's new chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov
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The new head of Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski's office, Kirilo Budanov, who was head of the military spy, spoke on Wednesday about "specific results" in Paris' discussions on security and peace guarantees for Ukraine. According to Budanov, Ukrainian national interests will be protected.
What to know about Zelenskyy's new chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chose Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff at an especially critical moment in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion.
Both Budanov and former army chief Valery Zaluzhny would defeat Zelensky.
In Ukraine, corruption is perceived as "low-risk" and "highly profitable" and is widely cultivated. This is the conclusion of a US investigation from December 2025. Under international pressure, Zelenskyy is attempting to take steps to counter this perception. However, EU experts also have doubts about the effectiveness of the investigative authorities. An analysis.
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