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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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First of all, seriously wounded, women and soldiers from Azovstal: Budanov reveals strategy for returning Ukrainians from Russian captivity

The head of the DIU outlined the priorities for the release of prisoners: seriously wounded, women, and Azovstal defenders. The strategy was presented at the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 06:20 PM • 99918 views
Restoring historical memory: Budanov thanks Kiper for decision to rename Odesa streets

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine expressed his gratitude to the head of the Odesa RMA for the decision to rename the place names in honor of Ukrainian Heroes. Budanov emphasized the importance of this activity for the consolidation of society and strengthening of the state.

Society • August 15, 03:16 PM • 31331 views
Proposals to deport people with pro-Ukrainian stance are being voiced in Crimea

In occupied Crimea, there are calls for the deportation of those who are waiting for the return of the Ukrainian government. A representative of a pro-russian organization proposes to legislate the term "waiting" and start deporting such citizens.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 01:35 PM • 22264 views
"No one will be able to condemn Russia until it strategically loses." Budanov on bringing Russia to an international tribunal

Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Kirill Budanov said that an international tribunal over Russia is unlikely without its strategic defeat. He emphasized that the process of establishing the tribunal could take a long time, just like the Nuremberg trials after World War II.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 10:33 AM • 65700 views
Russians deploy additional air defense systems to defend the Crimean bridge - ATESH

Guerrillas have spotted the transportation of Buk-M2 and S-400 air defense systems to strengthen the defense of the Crimean bridge. Russia is forced to withdraw weapons from various parts of the front to close vulnerabilities in its defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 10:29 AM • 36049 views
From a military point of view, it is much easier to recapture Crimea than Donbas - Budanov

The head of the Defense Intelligence believes that it will be easier to regain Crimea through the Crimean Bridge and the Perekop Isthmus. Budanov refutes the myth of the peninsula's impregnability, recalling its conquest in the past.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 09:48 AM • 115012 views
Budanov spoke about his own vision of victory: "Reaching the borders of 1991, because it will be difficult to achieve more"

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, outlined his vision of victory in the war with Russia. He believes that returning to the 1991 borders is possible through a combination of military force, diplomacy, and other factors.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 09:37 AM • 46232 views
Budanov: Russia's offensive has been delayed and will continue to decline

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that the main offensive of the Russian army will soon end due to the loss of offensive potential. According to him, after the recession, there will be new attempts by the enemy to attack.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 09:04 AM • 48804 views
In recent months, the Russian army has faced a staff shortage for the first time - Budanov

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that problems with mobilization in Russia began 3 months ago. Despite significant monetary incentives, the flow of volunteers is decreasing dramatically, with a shortfall of almost 10%.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 08:31 AM • 25518 views
The artist Hapchynska painted pictures of Budanov and his frog

Yevheniia Hapchynska created paintings of the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov and his 17-year-old frog. The artist said that these details are revealing.

Society • August 5, 09:15 AM • 14500 views
"Almost unrealistic": Budanov on whether Russia can completely destroy Ukraine's energy system

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that it is almost impossible to completely destroy Ukraine's energy system. According to him, Ukraine will not be able to completely disable the Russian energy system either.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 08:58 AM • 103300 views
DIU identifies war criminals from among the crew of Tu-22M3 bomber destroyed in April

Ukrainian intelligence identified four crew members of the downed Tu-22M3 bomber. Two of them survived the ejection, two were killed. The plane was shot down at a distance of 308 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 01:49 PM • 44764 views
russians are leaving the occupied territories of Kharkiv region, but it is a matter of time - Budanov

The DIU chief said that it was only a matter of time before russians would be present in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 09:58 PM • 26470 views
The maximum task is to gain control over Ukraine: Budanov outlines russia's goals for 2024

Kirill Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, said that russia's maximum goal is to gain control of Ukraine, while the minimum goal is to reach the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 09:19 PM • 83383 views
As long as the war in Ukraine is going on, there can be no problem from russia anywhere: Budanov on Russia's attacks on other countries

Kirill Budanov, the head of the GRU, believes that russia will not attack the Baltic states as long as the war in Ukraine continues.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:49 PM • 78394 views
A rebellion cannot happen in russia by itself, only a strong leader can do it, but no such leader is seen yet - Budanov

Kirill Budanov, the head of the GRU, said that the russian authorities are systematically adapting society to the problems. According to him, a rebellion in a terrorist country is unlikely due to the lack of a strong leader capable of leading it.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:17 PM • 68548 views
"The work is going on": Budanov admits destruction of Crimean bridge

Kirill Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, said that there is a chance that the Crimean bridge will be destroyed in the coming months.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 07:52 PM • 68983 views
“Regular” DIU owls will live in Kyiv Zoo

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine rescued two owls in Kharkiv region. The birds were transferred to the Kyiv Zoo, where they will live in a special aviary.

Society • August 2, 08:43 AM • 13967 views
The DIU commented on the destruction of Wagnerians in Mali: “to be continued”

The GUR representative said that Tuareg rebels had received the necessary information for a successful operation against Russian mercenaries in Mali. Yusov hinted at continuing actions against the Russian military in different parts of the world.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 11:23 AM • 64728 views
The war will definitely end, it is a natural process, and then we will face other tasks - Budanov

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine spoke to the graduates of the Kyiv School of Economics. Budanov emphasized that the war will end, but new important tasks will arise, and called on young people to be leaders.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 02:30 PM • 77115 views
Zelensky on Budanov's statement about Russia's offensive from the north: "He was misunderstood a bit"

President Zelenskyy explained that the head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, had been misunderstood regarding his statement about a possible Russian offensive from the north.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:00 PM • 28202 views
"We are working on traitors, there is still a lot of work to be done": Budanov on clearing the DIU of employees hostile to Ukraine

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, acknowledged that the process of purging employees with anti-Ukrainian views is underway, stating: "We are working on traitors, there is still a lot of work to be done. "

War in Ukraine • July 13, 04:59 PM • 83089 views
Crimean bridge should be destroyed - Budanov

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that the strategic task is to desacralize Crimea, including through the destruction of the Crimean bridge, which forced Russia to withdraw its ships from the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 01:17 PM • 64044 views
Budanov: there have been attempts to kill Putin, but so far they have failed

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that there had been unsuccessful attempts to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 11:16 AM • 34991 views
There is no catastrophe, but it will not be possible to ignore the problems - Budanov on the threat of an offensive from the North

There are problems that tend to worsen, but there is no catastrophic situation regarding the threat of an offensive from the North yet, said Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 10:58 AM • 29419 views
The second anniversary of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island: SBU shows unique footage of SBU servicemen

To mark the second anniversary of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island from Russia, the SBU demonstrated unique footage of how its special forces conducted a strategic operation that played a decisive role in the gradual ousting of the enemy from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 09:56 AM • 116868 views
New fire recognized at Russian air defense positions in occupied Dzhankoy

A new fire has been recorded at Russian air defense positions in occupied Dzhankoy, Crimea, possibly related to the S-500 surface-to-air missile system.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 02:16 PM • 31499 views
"Everything is being implemented according to plan": Gur on strikes on the Kerch Bridge

the Russians are strengthening their fortifications to protect the Kerch bridge from possible attacks by Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 10:17 AM • 18921 views
Budanov confirms drone attack on Morozovsk airfield in rf - The War Zone

According to the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Kirill Budanov, Ukraine used at least 70 drones to strike the Russian airfield in Morozovsk.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 09:30 AM • 102282 views
Zelensky listened to Sirsky's report and is waiting for Budanov's report: "we are preparing our new steps"

Zelensky has listened to Commander-in-chief Sirsky's report on the situation at the front, in particular in the Pokrovsky direction, and is awaiting Budanov's report to prepare new steps to protect Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 05:58 PM • 45222 views