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Putin
Ukraine’s military intel chief explains why his country’s enemy is facing economic collapse… and reveals why the brutal conflict has become so personal for him.
Feb. 28
War in Ukraine
Budanov called top security official Koziura’s detention one of the most significant infiltrations ever exposed, as SBU Chief personally led the operation against the alleged Russian FSB agent.
Feb. 28
War in Ukraine
Head of Ukraine’s national foreign intelligence service – “We have studied…the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy. We are aware of Russia’s long-term plans…at least until 2030.”
Feb. 24
Budanov
Ukraine’s military intelligence chief says North Korean and Russian military cooperation is deepening as Pyongyang provides missile upgrades while the war enhances its combat skills and technology.
Feb. 18
Budanov
South Korea’s Ministry of Defense also said that North Korea is expected to double down on weapons development that in 2025, wrapping up a five-year plan to modernize its arsenal.
Feb. 11
Budanov
The head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate said on Friday that media reports that Pyongyang’s men have not been seen on the front lines for weeks are just plain “wrong.”
Feb. 3
Budanov
For two days, customers of both Gazprom and Gazpromneft have been unable to access their personal accounts, use online services, or pay for fuel with fuel cards.
Jan. 30
Budanov
Ukrainska Pravda’s claim that Budanov told lawmakers that “dangerous processes threatening Ukraine’s existence” could begin if negotiations don’t happen soon are denied by his team.
Jan. 27
War in Ukraine
“Ukrainska Pravda” attributed this statement to Budanov, citing anonymous officials at the closed meeting, but other lawmakers say the publication distorted it. HUR has also denied the claim.
Jan. 27
Iran
As intel reports suggest more North Korean troop and weapons reinforcements are on the way, milbloggers from both sides say its 122 mm BM-11 hidden in a cargo truck is already near the front line.
Jan. 24
Budanov
Pyongyang plans to send Russia 150 KN-23 missiles, artillery systems, and possibly infantry reinforcements in 2025, adding new challenges for Ukraine on the battlefield, Budanov said.
Jan. 23
Russia
The attack led to the destruction of 78 servers, the disabling of 211 workstations, and the erasure of all backups, according to sources within HUR.
Jan. 4
Budanov
North Korea will send 500 officers, including 3 generals, to support Russia, in exchange for financial aid and nuclear technology, according to Ukraine’s head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov.
Oct. 23, 2024
Budanov
The early morning announcement on Tuesday that four members of the Defense Ministry’s staff were to be removed was overturned in the afternoon by the Cabinet of Ministers for three of them.
Oct. 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
The app, founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov, has raised concerns in Kyiv over potential Russian access to sensitive data.
Sept. 20, 2024
Zelensky
According to Ukrainian digital media outlet Babel, anonymous sources claim that Defense Minister Umerov has dismissed the HUR deputy leaders, but the intelligence agency declined to comment.
Sept. 20, 2024
Head of Ukraine’s national foreign intelligence service – “We have studied…the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy. We are aware of Russia’s long-term plans…at least until 2030.”
Feb. 24