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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: russian offensive in Kharkiv region is an information operation to create chaos and panic

The russian offensive in the Kharkiv region is an information operation aimed at creating chaos and panic in order to force Ukrainian groups to withdraw from the eastern regions and destabilize the situation inside Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:36 AM • 21142 views
Russians planned an operation in Sumy region from the very beginning - Budanov

The head of the DIU pointed out that the Russians had been planning an operation in Sumy region from the very beginning.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:16 AM • 19715 views
The active phase of the Russian border operation in Kharkiv region is underway - Budanov

The active phase of the Russian border operation in the Kharkiv region continues, but the Russians have not achieved significant success, the situation remains tense but is stabilizing due to efforts to drive the enemy out of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:06 AM • 16318 views
Budanov commented on Russia's attacks in Kharkiv region and what the Russians might do next

Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov commented on Russia's attacks in Kharkiv region and what the Russians might do next.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 07:00 AM • 17568 views
Cooperation between business and the state is a lightweight option for putting the economy on a war footing, where business works for victory, says WhiteBIT CEO Volodymyr Nosov.

Cooperation between business and the state is a lightweight option for putting the economy on a war footing, where business works to win, says WhiteBIT CEO Volodymyr Nosov.

Business News • May 8, 10:16 AM • 51739 views
The Ukrainian Security Center named the conditions under which the Armed Forces will be able to stabilize the front line and when

If the allies fulfill their commitments and the pace of Western weapons supply is high, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to stabilize the front line around mid-summer, said Dmytro Zhmaylo, co-founder and executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 01:53 PM • 18993 views
SBU discloses network of Russian FSB agents preparing Presidential assassination: two colonels of State Protection Department detained

The SBU announces the exposure of a network of Russian FSB agents who were preparing the assassination of the President: two colonels of State Protection Department are detained.

Politics • May 7, 10:39 AM • 20691 views
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian military destroyed Russian Su-25 aircraft in Donetsk region

In his evening address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that soldiers of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade had shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 06:17 PM • 80034 views
UN envoy to Ukraine hints that Crimean bridge will disappear this year

The UN ambassador to Ukraine hinted at the possible destruction of the Kerch bridge connecting Russia and Crimea by the end of 2024, showing an illustration without the bridge.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 09:31 AM • 33163 views
"Maidan-3": the Center for Public Advocacy warns of new russian propaganda fakes

russia continues its large-scale disinformation campaign "Maidan-3" aimed at destabilizing Ukraine, discrediting its military and political leadership, and sowing chaos and distrust ahead of a planned offensive.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 03:05 AM • 108105 views
DIU responds to blocking of its chatbot in Telegram

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine said that Telegram had blocked their chatbot in violation of the rules and public statements. The intelligence service also emphasizes that they are already working to restore the bot's operation on other platforms

War in Ukraine • April 28, 09:47 PM • 22058 views
Telegram blocks several chatbots used by the Ukrainian Defense Forces

Telegram has blocked several Ukrainian bots that helped collect information for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the Yevorog bot and official bots of the GUR and SBU.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:27 PM • 75976 views
Budanov spoke about the Russians' preparations for a new attempt on his life

The Russians are preparing a new assassination attempt on Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 08:35 AM • 18573 views
Budanov explains how to solve the problem with Telegram

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, proposes to legislate to oblige all Telegram channels to register in order to determine who is behind each media resource, as Telegram has acquired the status of a mass medium.

Society • April 22, 07:07 AM • 15178 views
There is no threat of an attack on Kyiv - DIU chief

There is no threat of a new Russian offensive against Kyiv, assures the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 06:29 AM • 27392 views
Budanov: Russia has accumulated a naval missile component

russia has accumulated a naval component of missiles and tactical missile weapons, but has not yet actively used them, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry believes.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 06:09 AM • 19663 views
Ukraine will face a difficult situation from mid-May - Budanov

From mid-May Ukraine will face a difficult situation, according to the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:55 AM • 35014 views
Invaders spread fake about the alleged capture of the Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate Budanov - Center for Strategic Communications

Russian propagandists have invented a fake about the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov. He was allegedly captured by the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 10:37 AM • 100408 views
Evlash on downing Tu-22MZ: Russia will have to change tactics

Russia will have to change its tactics and increase the range of its missiles after Ukraine shot down its Tu-22MZ strategic bomber.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 03:11 PM • 43840 views
"Hopefully, it will be easier for Odesa" - Budanov on the destruction of the Russian Tu22M3 bomber

Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov has revealed details of the successful ambush and destruction of a Russian Tu22M3 long-range strategic bomber at a distance of 308 kilometers, expressing hope that Odesa will now feel a little better.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:03 PM • 32348 views
Budanov comments on how Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic aircraft

Ukraine has successfully destroyed a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber with X-22 cruise missiles and the missiles themselves, as well as a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft, using various systems, including modernized components made from old parts.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 02:16 PM • 19765 views
"The russians' dream is to occupy Ukraine, and ours is to organize a victory parade in moscow." Budanov on prospects for ending the war

The head of Ukrainian intelligence, Budanov, predicts that the war will continue as long as the current political regime is in place in russia.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 11:25 AM • 20690 views
"We conduct such operations wherever possible." Budanov on operations against Wagnerites in Africa

Ukraine's intelligence is conducting operations around the world, including in Africa, against Russian Wagner mercenaries to reduce Russia's military potential, the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has said.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 11:11 AM • 17977 views
russian propaganda spreads fake news about the "liquidation" of Ukrainian military leaders

A russian propaganda channel spreads false information about the "liquidation" of Ukraine's top military leadership, including the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, during a missile strike in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 02:40 AM • 125047 views
Budanov for The Washington Post: on the RDC attacks and drone strikes in Russia and his attitude to Trump

Ukraine's intelligence chief Budanov predicts new operations by Russian volunteer corps and drone attacks inside Russia to undermine Putin's ability to "protect the population from the penetration of war into Russia. "

War in Ukraine • April 17, 09:18 PM • 25774 views
Russians again spread fakes about "evacuation" from Kharkiv

Through the Signal messenger, Russians are spreading fake news about the alleged "evacuation" from Kharkiv due to possible encirclement by Russian occupiers, which is hostile disinformation aimed at destabilizing Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 03:22 PM • 18533 views
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DIU on the "threat" of a Russian offensive on Kharkiv: the situation has not changed

Russia is deliberately stirring up panic to destabilize the situation in Ukraine, but according to Ukrainian intelligence, the situation has not changed radically compared to recent periods.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 11:38 AM • 119927 views
The madness in the Kremlin is still strong: Zelenskyy says the occupier will try to intensify assault and offensive actions

President Zelenskyy warned that Russia will try to intensify its offensive actions, but Ukraine will respond accordingly, as reflected in intelligence reports and preparations for potential hostile actions.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 06:18 PM • 55523 views
Budanov reports on Russian plans for an offensive at the Stavka meeting

Budanov informed Zelenskyy about Russia's plans for offensive actions in the spring and summer, and Ukraine will respond to any hostile actions by the aggressor state.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 06:01 PM • 36724 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting with the President: they talked about the frontline and energy

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the situation on the frontline, energy issues, and the protection of critical infrastructure, emphasizing the need for greater unity among allies in providing air defense support to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:01 PM • 20044 views