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Kyrylo Budanov

Chief of Staff of president Zelensky · Ukraine · On the map · Actors · Born 1986 · age 40

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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202653× usual on 2 JanNamed Head of the Office of the President of UkraineOfficeBecame Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, 2 January 2026.from 2 January 2026, 53 times the usual readers on 2 January 2026See the moment2024“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.”In their words17 April 2024The Washington Post

“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.”In their words28 February 2024gur.gov.ua

“Russia must be brought to justice for its crimes. Every war criminal must be brought before a tribunal.”In their words28 February 2024gur.gov.ua

“Drones will never replace ground troops. It is only a way to support them. With the help of a drone you can inflict losses on the enemy.”In their words28 February 2024CBC

“Those who think they are tired of Ukraine abroad will have to court Russians when they come to occupy their own territories.”In their words12 January 2024The Moscow Times

Hero of UkraineAwardTurning Point: The Bomb and the Cold WarSeries, 20242023“In terms of their economy, Russia can afford this war without significant problems until 2025. In terms of their military equipment, they can manage until 2026 at most.”In their words12 October 2023TCH

YEARFilm, 2023Year. Kharkiv Region.Film, 20232022Cross of Military MeritAwardOrder of Saint Great-Martyr George the VictorybearerAward2020Order of Archangel MichaelAward1986Born4 January 1986

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Filmography 2

Television 1

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In their own words 4

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4 statements, newest first

  1. In Russian dreams, they have occupied all of Ukraine, and in our dreams, we have a victory parade … into Moscow.

    17 April 2024 · The Washington Post, Own words

  2. The Russians would be very happy to freeze everything how it is now. To have us recognize the territory they've taken as Russian. And they would celebrate their victory.

    28 February 2024 · CBC, Own words

  3. Hypothetically, there is a plan according to which all this happens.

    31 January 2024 · CNN, Own words

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Awards

Hero of Ukraine2024
Cross of Military Merit2022
Order of Saint Great-Martyr George the Victorybearer2022
Order of Archangel Michael2020
Order for Courage 1st Class of Ukraine
Order for Courage 2nd Class of Ukraine
Order for Courage 3rd Class of Ukraine
Personal Achievements Medal, 2nd class
Order for Courage
Badge for Military Valour
Mark of Esteem Badge
Defender of the Motherland Medal
Badge of ATO Participant
Military Valor Badge

About this person

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.

Country
Ukraine
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1986 · age 40

What they share with Kyrylo

Andrii YermakAround the same time: Head of the Office of the President of UkraineValerii MarkusBoth received Military Valor BadgeOlexander SyrskyiBoth received Mark of Esteem BadgeYuliia PaievskaBoth received Mark of Esteem BadgeRuslan KhomchakBoth received Badge for Military Valour

Actors from Ukraine 1

Nikita Dzhigurda58.2 of 100