"The appointment comes after Budanov's predecessor Andriy Yermak resigned as anti-corruption officials launched a graft investigation. The 39-year-old Budanov has led GUR since 2020, previously having taken part in operations against Moscow-backed separatists in the eastern parts of Ukraine, now under Russian occupation. He became a well-known and popular wartime figure, appearing in interviews and briefings. The new role, which focuses on political and diplomatic coordination, marks a change of pace for the intelligence chief."
"General Kyrylo Budanov has been announced as Ukraine's new chief of staff Budanov replaces Andriy Yermak, who was dismissed during a corruption probe Budanov has been serving as the head of the military intelligence services, the GUR He is a popular figure in Ukraine Russian strikes on residential areas in Kharkiv have continued, injuring at least 25 people This blog has been closed. Thank you for reading."
Kyrylo Budanov has been appointed Ukraine's chief of staff by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, replacing Andriy Yermak who resigned amid an anti-corruption graft investigation. Budanov, 39, has led military intelligence agency GUR since 2020 and previously took part in operations against Moscow-backed separatists in occupied eastern Ukraine. Budanov is a well-known and popular wartime figure who frequently appeared in interviews and briefings. The new role will emphasize political and diplomatic coordination, marking a change from intelligence duties. Zelenskyy framed the appointment as a refocus on security and defense. Russian missile strikes hit residential areas of Kharkiv, injuring at least 25 people.
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