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HUR Chief Kyrylo Budanov has questioned the evidence provided by Moscow so far, but also conceded that “neither side can fully answer what happened there.”
Jan. 28
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's top spy says that Russia has faced high casualties, losing as many or more soldiers than it can recruit, and is exceeding its weapons and ammunition production capacity.
Jan. 22
Budanov
Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Directorate has stepped up its security measures since the November poisoning of its chief’s wife and several of its staff, whose medical treatment continues.
Dec. 19, 2023
Budanov
This marks the latest in a series of legal actions taken by the Russian Investigative Committee against Major General Budanov the head of Kyiv’s HUR.
Dec. 14, 2023
Propaganda
In this video we look at what’s known so far, the possibility of Russia’s involvement and the response from the Kremlin, as well as some bizarre theories from Russian state media.
Nov. 29, 2023
Russia
Russian state TV has suggested Kyrylo Budanov poisoned his own wife during a segment featuring a guest wanted for the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko.
Nov. 29, 2023
Budanov
Sources in the Ukrainian intelligence community have confirmed to Kyiv Post that spy chief Kyrylo Budanov's wife, Marianna Budanova, is in hospital after being poisoned.
Nov. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Zelensky's aide Yermak sees a decisive year ahead, urging U.S. and Europe support. Intel Chief Budanov, however, predicts prolonged conflict, citing Russia's reluctance to negotiate.
Nov. 14, 2023
Budanov
While many details about Kyrylo Budanov’s participation in military missions remain classified, details of some have been made public.
Oct. 24, 2023
War in Ukraine
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, believes the world is approaching a 'global war,’ highlighting Russia’s and Iran’s involvement in the war in Israel.
Oct. 13, 2023
Budanov
The head of Ukraine's military intelligence, unlike in previous interviews, refrained from making forecasts about the end of the war but made valid points about other high-profile issues.
Oct. 12, 2023
Budanov
Budanov has built an enigmatic reputation since the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion, saying little publicly but making sure when he does that it packs a punch.
Sep. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
Thousands of people are being evacuated in Crimea after a Russian military base and ammo dump were set ablaze. The cause of the fires is currently unknown.
Jul. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
Budanov says Wagner rebels breached a Russian base attempting to seize "backpack nuclear devices” during their mutiny, but the White House and US monitoring agencies cast doubt on this claim.
Jul. 11, 2023
Russia
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence has confirmed the shooting and included some very specific details about what happened to Stanislav Rzhytsky, even the type of gun used.
Jul. 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
Command and staff exercises, aimed at strengthening the response capabilities of control bodies and civil protection forces in case of a nuclear emergency have commenced in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Jun. 30, 2023
The name of Kursk has been synonymous with war for more than 80 years and that reputation is unlikely to be diminished after the events of the last week even if not on the same scale.
Aug. 15