The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

In November 2021, the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, predicted plans for a Russian invasion. He emphasized that increased aid from the United States could deter a Russian attack.

The head of the Defense Intelligence expressed doubts about the effectiveness of deploying a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine. Budanov also discussed possible formats of security guarantees, noting the complexity of the NATO issue.

The DIU chief explained that Trump's goal is simply to stop the war, without determining a winner or a loser. Budanov predicts a possible ceasefire by the end of 2025.

The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, has announced a possible ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of 2025. According to him, most of the necessary components are already in place, despite the opposing positions of the parties.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine had a productive conversation with the Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk. They discussed military logistics, European integration and support for the 16th package of EU sanctions.

The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Service, Kyrylo Budanov, said that Russia was trying to set Ukraine and Poland at odds. He emphasized the importance of US support and called the Ukrainian army the largest in Europe.

The North Korean military is rapidly mastering modern weapons and tactics in Russia. The GUR reports a significant improvement in their combat effectiveness and a possible increase in their contingent.

The DIU has identified significant changes in the production of Russian attack UAVs using foreign components. It also indicates that Russia is setting up production of a Shahed-238 analog with a new engine and modifying the Shahed-136.

Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukraine and South Korea have common interests in confronting the DPRK. He emphasized the importance of sharing intelligence and combat experience between the countries.

Russia and North Korea are stepping up military cooperation in technology, science and industry. russia has helped improve the accuracy of North Korea's KN-23 missiles, which poses a threat to international security.

4000 DPRK soldiers have been killed or wounded in Ukraine, but their activities continue. About 12,000 North Korean soldiers are operating as part of Russian units.

Two expensive R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare systems were destroyed at the Protek plant in Voronezh. The equipment, which was to be shipped to Ukraine, burned down on the night of January 28, 2025.

GUR representative Andriy Yusov called the statements of the Russian SVR about Ukraine's preparations for attacks on oppositionists a primitive attempt to create an alibi. Russia is trying to justify future special operations on the territory of third countries.

The GUR has confirmed the destruction of two Valdai radar systems in Dolgoprudny near Moscow. The systems were designed to detect UAVs and protect the airspace of the Russian capital.

Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, said he expected important events at the Munich Security Conference. According to him, peace requires active work at all levels.

The DIU reports that the enemy is preparing a provocation using forged documents against the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War. The goal is to discredit the work of government agencies and manipulate the families of prisoners.

DPRK units temporarily left their advanced positions in the Kursk region to regroup. According to British intelligence, this may be due to heavy losses during the attacks.

Roskomnadzor will receive funding to create a new data center and modernize servers. More than 2,500 websites for the occupation administrations have already been launched in the occupied territories.

The head of the GUR said that about 8,000 DPRK troops continue to fight on the front line in Kursk, although their activity has decreased. Budanov denied media reports about the withdrawal of North Korean troops from the front line.

The Main Intelligence Directorate stated that the Georgian National Legion was not part of its structure. The DIU denied Robert Fico's accusations of organizing protests in Slovakia.

The SBU opened a criminal investigation into the disclosure of state secrets after a closed meeting between the head of the DIU and MPs. The DIU denied information about Budanov's statements about the threat to Ukraine's existence.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the successful attack on LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka on the night of January 31. Explosions and flames were reported at the facility, which is one of Russia's ten largest refineries.

The President of Ukraine had a lengthy conversation with the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov on tasks and possible scenarios. He also listened to a report by Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi on the situation at the front and noted the success of military units.

The GUR's cyber specialists carried out a DDOS attack on the digital infrastructure of Gazprom and Gazpromneft on the anniversary of the Kruty heroic deeds. The companies' customers have been unable to use online services and fuel cards since January 28.

Four drones from the DIU attacked a Lukoil oil depot in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. As a result of the nighttime attack, the facility suffered significant damage, and all drones hit their targets.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine denied the information about Budanov's alleged words about threatening Ukraine's existence without negotiations. The agency called on the media not to disseminate unverified information from closed meetings.

For the second time in three days, Ukrainian drones attacked the Rosneft's Ryazan refinery. About ten explosions and a fire were recorded at the enterprise, which supplies fuel to the Russian army.

A meeting of the released Ukrainian sailors from the crew of the Galaxy Leader, who spent more than a year in captivity with the Houthis, took place in Odesa. The release was made possible by the joint efforts of Ukrainian special services, diplomats and international partners.

DIU units discovered and destroyed a Russian 1L122 Harmon radar in the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region. During an attempt to evacuate the equipment, the radar was destroyed along with its personnel and vehicle.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a successful operation to free three Ukrainian sailors from captivity by Yemeni Houthis. The sailors were captured in November 2023 on the Galaxy Leader ship and are now under the care of diplomats.