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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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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 • 27406 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 • 19672 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 • 35022 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 • 100426 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 • 43843 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 • 32357 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 • 19770 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 • 20694 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 • 17986 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 • 125060 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 • 25793 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 • 18541 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 • 119950 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 • 55530 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 • 36733 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 • 20049 views
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"Russia is unlikely to open a northeastern front today": expert assesses the possibility of a Russian offensive on Kharkiv

The expert assessed the possibility of an enemy attack on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 11:35 AM • 131195 views
During the Muay Thai Championships, the Unity Foundation announced the transfer of the SHARK unmanned aerial vehicle system to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

During the Muay Thai championship, the Unity Foundation announced the transfer of the SHARK unmanned aerial vehicle system to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.

Society • April 8, 06:32 AM • 32432 views
Taurus missiles would make our lives easier - Budanov

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, said in an interview that German long-range Taurus missiles would make it easier for Ukrainians to hit important targets and command centers.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 12:32 PM • 75165 views
Zelenskyy: russia does not stop its terror for a minute, we are preparing a response for the enemy

Ukraine is working to provide reliable protection against constant russian terror, and Ukraine is preparing a concrete and fair response to the enemy, President Zelenskiy says.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 12:07 PM • 65993 views
Zelensky discusses the situation at the front with the Chief of Staff, Umerov reports on ammunition

Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and planned further actions with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, while Defense Minister Umerov reported on the situation with ammunition.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:58 AM • 32688 views
Crimean bridge is heavily defended, but work is underway - DIU

The Crimean bridge is heavily guarded and protected by Russia, but Ukrainian special services are working on this issue, as it remains an important target for interrupting Russian supplies.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:27 AM • 32621 views
Budanov on the Pope's call to exchange "all for all": it remains to convince Russia

Ukrainian intelligence supports the Pope's call for an exchange of prisoners according to the "all for all" formula. However, Ukraine does not see the Russian side interested in such an action.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:15 AM • 95540 views
Budanov told when and where Russia will intensify its offensive

Ukraine expects Russia to intensify its offensive in late spring and early summer, especially in Donbas, moving toward Chasovyi Yar and Pokrovsk, said Kirill Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 10:48 AM • 32971 views
Russia claims to have found a "link" between the Crocus shooting and the war in Ukraine in the phone of one of the suspects

Russia claims to have found pro-Ukrainian materials on the phone of one of the suspects in the Crocus shooting, allegedly linking the attack to the war in Ukraine, despite the fact that ISIS has claimed responsibility for it.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 10:16 AM • 28196 views
Gumenyuk: Russia keeps 50 "Kalibr" in the Black Sea at the ready

Russia has 50 Kalibr missiles loaded and ready for use on missile carriers in the Black Sea, which pose a constant threat of shelling, despite the fact that they are not on active combat duty.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 06:28 PM • 25657 views
Ukrainian intelligence wants to destroy Crimean bridge in the first half of this year - The Guardian

Ukraine plans to destroy the Crimean Bridge in the first half of 2024, according to anonymous officials of Ukraine's military intelligence service, the GUR, cited by The Guardian.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 08:52 AM • 76228 views
UNITED24 fundraising platform recognizes Volodymyr Nosov's contribution to support of Ukraine

Volodymyr Nosov, founder of the WhiteBIT crypto exchange, received a unique award made of limestone and sand from UNITED24 signed by Zelenskyy for his significant donations totaling more than 415 million hryvnias to support Ukraine during the war.

Economy • April 2, 07:05 PM • 55670 views
russians' stockpile of Kalibr cruise missiles could grow to 245-285 units - Defene Express

According to the Defense Express military portal, russia produces 20-35 "calibers" per month, and thus the stockpile of these cruise missiles could increase to 245-285 units.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 11:13 AM • 24029 views
Humeniuk explains why Russia is trying to terrorize Zmeinyi Island

Russia is trying to terrorize Zmeinyi Island in the Black Sea to disrupt the functioning of the navigation corridor, as the recommended sea routes run along the island.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 10:29 AM • 23428 views