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Kyrylo Budanov

Head of the Office of the President
Kyrylo Oleksiyovych Budanov was born on January 4, 1986, in Kyiv. He received his education at the Odesa Institute of Land Forces. He has been serving in Ukraine's military intelligence since 2007. With the outbreak of war in 2014, he participated in combat operations in eastern Ukraine and special operations of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), including in Crimea. He was wounded three times in battle. Since 2020, he has held the position of Head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. In 2026, he headed the Office of the President of Ukraine.
2007
Graduated from the Odesa Institute of Land Forces
2014
Participated in combat operations in eastern Ukraine
2016
Conducted special operations in the temporarily occupied territories
2020
Headed the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
2021
Received the military rank of Brigadier General
2022
Became a Major General
2022
Was included in the composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief
2023
Received the military rank of Lieutenant General
2023
Awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class
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Budanov admitted the violation and will pay a fine for speaking Russian during clashes near Kyiv

Kyrylo Budanov admitted to violating language legislation during the events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. The fine will be paid within the prescribed time limits.

Society • November 7, 02:31 PM • 14671 views
Russia wants to provoke protests in Ukraine by striking infrastructure in winter — Budanov

Russia plans to strike Ukraine's critical infrastructure in winter to provoke protests and put pressure on the authorities. Budanov said that Ukraine will get through the winter.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 08:46 PM • 6138 views
"He will not lead it, but will be part of it" — the OP clarified Budanov's role in the delegation at the talks in Abu Dhabi

Kyrylo Budanov will be a member of the Ukrainian delegation at the talks in Abu Dhabi, but will not lead it. The participants are already preparing for the meeting.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 05:30 PM • 5268 views
Budanov will head Ukraine’s delegation at talks in Abu Dhabi

Kyrylo Budanov will head the Ukrainian delegation at trilateral talks with the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi. He does not expect a significant breakthrough.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 04:21 PM • 5714 views
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Ukraine has combat experience, Europe has resources: why defense cooperation is becoming a matter of shared securityPhoto

Europe is forced to rethink its own security system. Russia continues to build up its military potential, test NATO's readiness to respond to provocations, and use not only military but also hybrid tools against European states.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 06:00 AM • 52690 views
Budanov received an icon of Sahaidachny painted on a board from an ammunition boxPhoto

Kyrylo Budanov received an icon of Hetman Sahaidachny from the HUR chaplain, Kostiantyn Kholodov. Three such icons were created in total.

Society • November 4, 11:47 PM • 25755 views
Budanov: person in a medic's uniform found near the house in Borshchahivka was questioned and detained

Near a house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, a person in a medic's uniform was found who had previously been at the site. The person was questioned, and further work is being conducted with them.

Society • November 3, 12:23 PM • 20364 views
Budanov: it is already definitely known that the events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka did not occur without outside influenceVideo

Budanov reported on the investigation into the events of November 2 in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. The instigators are promised to be identified and punished.

Politics • November 3, 11:00 AM • 6789 views
Budanov called the events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka unacceptable and announced a decision

Budanov said that the events of November 2 harm the unity of Ukrainians. Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances following a protest near a facility of the National Guard of Ukraine.

Politics • November 3, 06:25 AM • 8018 views
In Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, young men who were forcibly dispersing the crowd attacked a UNN photographerVideo

In Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, young men forcibly dispersed people near the building and beat a UNN journalist.

Society • November 2, 09:39 PM • 21320 views
A bust of former Hungarian Prime Minister Imre Nagy was unveiled in Kyiv

A bust of Hungarian Prime Minister Imre Nagy, who was executed after the suppression of the 1956 revolution, was unveiled in Kyiv. The initiators propose installing a bust of Vasyl Stus in Budapest.

Culture • November 1, 04:24 PM • 12588 views
A ceasefire in Oleshky could pave the way to peace — Sybiha

The Minister of Foreign Affairs called a humanitarian mission in Oleshky a possible confidence-building measure. Ukraine is ready for such steps but expects reciprocity from Russia.

Society • October 31, 07:40 PM • 11494 views
"Hope for lasting peace": Melania Trump reacts to the evacuation of residents of Oleshky

The US First Lady supported the humanitarian mission in occupied Oleshky. She said that this could "elevate humanity above war."

Society • October 31, 04:48 PM • 11958 views
"We’ll be home soon": Lubinets shows the first footage of evacuees from OleshkyVideo

Four planes carrying residents of Oleshky arrived in Homyel. Dmytro Lubinets said that the evacuees would soon be in Ukraine.

Society • October 31, 10:55 AM • 28917 views
Lubinets called for applying the experience of the evacuation from Oleshky

Dmytro Lubinets called for using the experience of the humanitarian mission in Oleshky for other evacuations. He also supported regular agreements on a ceasefire.

Society • October 30, 08:31 PM • 12639 views
Evacuation from Oleshky: Russian propagandists filmed a staged reportPhotoVideo

The Center for Strategic Communications stated that Russian propagandists staged a report about the evacuation from Oleshky. Ukraine is carrying out a humanitarian mission there.

Society • October 30, 03:14 PM • 5443 views
Ukrainian delegation with evacuated residents of Oleshky has set out for Anapa - ArakhamiaVideo

The Ukrainian delegation is accompanying evacuated residents of Oleshky to Anapa. From there, they will travel home by bus via Belarus.

Society • October 30, 02:33 PM • 24071 views
Budanov on Oleshky: this is an important operation, and it must continuePhoto

A humanitarian operation to evacuate those wishing to leave to territory controlled by Ukraine is ongoing in Oleshky. Aid has also been delivered to the city.

Society • October 30, 11:20 AM • 21361 views
Aid has been delivered to Oleshky, and support for those wishing to leave is ongoing - Arahamia shared photosPhoto

Humanitarian mission is ongoing in occupied Oleshky. Aid has been delivered, and civilians are being provided with technical support to leave.

Society • October 30, 10:20 AM • 4778 views
Lubinets showed the first footage from Oleshky: the delegation met with local residentsVideo

A delegation headed by Dmytro Lubinets arrived in Oleshky as part of a humanitarian mission. The ceasefire has lasted 80 hours.

Society • October 30, 09:42 AM • 19426 views
Aid is being delivered to Oleshky; 25 buses have been prepared for evacuation, Lubinets says

Aid is being delivered to Oleshky, with 25 buses and ambulances for people with limited mobility prepared. Civilians are being offered safe evacuation or support.

Society • October 30, 07:46 AM • 8172 views
The delegation of Ukraine, the United States and Russia arrived at the aid delivery point in Oleshky - Arakhamia

Representatives of Ukraine, the United States and Russia arrived at the aid delivery point in Oleshky. Journalists from the three countries are accompanying the mission.

Society • October 29, 05:11 PM • 43791 views
Ukrainian delegation has set off in the direction of Oleshky - Lubinets

The Ukrainian delegation, led by Dmytro Lubinets, has departed for the occupied city of Oleshky. The mission involves delivering aid and ensuring the safe departure of civilians.

Society • October 29, 08:33 AM • 20466 views
In Oleshky, the ceasefire has lasted for 54 hours - Lubinets on the mission’s progress

In Oleshky, routes are being cleared of mines without violations, and a humanitarian shipment is being prepared. The aid is planned to be delivered on October 30.

Society • October 29, 07:29 AM • 6722 views
Melania Trump announced the documentation of the mission in Oleshky

Melania Trump said that four Newsmax journalists would work in Oleshky as neutral observers. A humanitarian mission is ongoing in the city.

Society • October 29, 06:38 AM • 12009 views
"Kherson, which was constantly under fire, literally came alive" — Lubinets on the humanitarian operation

Lubinets said that the parties are observing a ceasefire in Oleshky and Kherson. The truce will last until November 1 for the humanitarian operation.

Society • October 28, 01:23 PM • 5584 views
In Oleshky, a 30-hour period of silence has continued without a single incident, Lubinets says

A humanitarian mission and a 30-hour period of silence are ongoing in Oleshky without any incidents. Ukraine is preparing assistance and the safe evacuation of civilians.

Society • October 28, 07:20 AM • 43225 views
Residents of Oleshky to be evacuated to Crimea or Russia before returning to Ukraine - FT

Before Oleshky returns to Ukrainian control, residents will be evacuated to Crimea or Russia. The humanitarian mission will continue until November 1.

Society • October 27, 03:55 PM • 8114 views
Arakhamia named the duration of the ceasefire in occupied Oleshky

The ceasefire in occupied Oleshky will last until 22:59 on November 1. It is needed to deliver aid and evacuate civilians.

Society • October 27, 11:55 AM • 23666 views
Humanitarian mission in Oleshky: Armed Forces of Ukraine said whether the Russians are observing the ceasefire

As of 9:00 a. m. on October 27, the enemy was observing the ceasefire in Oleshky. Ukraine is conducting a humanitarian operation to help residents and evacuate civilians.

Society • October 27, 09:09 AM • 5434 views