NEWSFLASH: Volodymyr #Zelenskyy appoints intelligence chief Kyrylo #Budanov as head of the Presidential Office, replacing Andrii #Yermak after a corruption scandal.
The enigmatic spymaster now steps into one of Ukraine’s most influential political roles.
https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/newsflash-zelenskyy-taps-spy-budanov
Volodymyr #Zelenskyy has appointed a new Chief of the President’s Office — Kyrylo #Budanov, a #Ukrainian military commander and head of Ukraine’s military intelligence ( #HUR).
A taciturn official, #Budanov has cultivated an enigmatic reputation.
His interviews with the press are often delivered with half-smiles, giving off the impression of an unflappable spy with confidence bordering on intimidation. His attitude has led to the proliferation of many memes in #Ukrainian politics.
This appointment occurred after the dismissal of his predecessor, Andrii #Yermak, for his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal.
The Head of the Office of the #President is mostly a consultative position. Formally, they cannot influence state-building processes or make decisions independently. However, during #Zelenskyy’s presidency, this position has become especially influential in #Ukrainian diplomacy and in shaping key political appointments in the country.
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https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/newsflash-zelenskyy-taps-spy-budanov
