Zelenskyy team source reveals who may take over as spy chief

Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS), is likely to take over as chief of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) at the Defence Ministry, replacing Kyrylo Budanov, who has been appointed Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda source in the President's Office

Details: A source in Zelenskyy's team told Ukrainska Pravda that Ivashchenko is the most likely candidate to lead DIU.

Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a Ukrainian MP from the Holos (Voice) faction, has also reported the same information, citing his own sources.

Background:

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Budanov as head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, replacing Andrii Yermak.
• Budanov has accepted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer of the role of head of the President's Office, calling it an honour.

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