Ukraine’s Zelenskyy names GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov as top aide
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff. This change comes as Ukraine and the United States work on a plan to potentially end the war with Russia. Budanov will replace Andriy Yermak, who resigned amid a corruption investigation.Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy appointed Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff.
- Budanov is Ukraine's military intelligence chief.
- Ukraine and the U.S. are working on a 20-point plan to end the war with Russia.
- Budanov has conducted daring operations against Russia since 2022.
- He has led the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) since August 2020.
- Andriy Yermak, the previous chief of staff, resigned after a corruption probe.
- Yermak was involved in the U.S.-backed peace talks and faced criticism in Kyiv.
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