Zelenskyy appoints intelligence chief Budanov as head of President's Office – photos

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), as head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "I had a meeting with Kyrylo Budanov and offered him the role of the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues and the development of the defence and security forces of Ukraine, as well as on the diplomatic track of negotiations, and the Office of the President will primarily serve the fulfillment of these tasks of our state. Kyrylo has specialised experience in these areas and sufficient strength to deliver results."

Details: Zelenskyy said he also instructed the new head of the President's Office, together with Rustem Umierov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, and other relevant leaders and institutions, to update the strategic framework for Ukraine's defence and development, as well as next steps, and submit them for approval.

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