Kyrylo Oleksiiovych Budanov is a Ukrainian military leader who has served as the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine since 2 January 2026. Before that, he served as the chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine from August 2020.
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Sometimes it’s necessary for me to be with my people to motivate them. I’m not taking excuses for why someone can’t do something. That’s why the task will always be accomplished.
" This defiant Ukrainian general has no smile - and surprising remarks on Trump" in The Washington Post (April 17, 2024)
In Russian dreams, they have occupied all of Ukraine, and in our dreams, we have a victory parade … into Moscow.
" This defiant Ukrainian general has no smile - and surprising remarks on Trump" in The Washington Post (April 17, 2024)
Classical positional ‘frontline’ warfare is gradually becoming a thing of the past. The 21st century creates new challenges both on the battlefield and in the rear area.
"Kyrylo Budanov: I have No Doubt That War Will End in Russia’s Defeat" in gur.gov.ua (February 28, 2024)
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Kyrylo Oleksiiovych Budanov is a Ukrainian military leader who has served as the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine since 2 January 2026. Before that, he served as the chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine from August 2020. Budanov previously served as the deputy director of one of the departments of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. He holds the rank of lieutenant general.
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