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Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, in uniform with a 'Budanov' patch and Ukrainian emblem, against a backdrop of a microphone and formal setting, illustrating his role as a subordinate of President Zelenskyy.

Budanov on Zelenskyy: 'I am his subordinate'. How the 'break-in' period went between the head of intelligence and the president

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:14
GUR Head Kyrylo Budanov revealed details of his relationship with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with RBC-Ukraine. The intelligence officer admitted the existence of a "transitional period" at the beginning of their work but emphasized that they have now successfully "gotten used to each other". "I am his subordinate, I am a military man" — Budanov described his position in the hierarchy. 🇺🇦🤝
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb in glasses and suit, discussing the front situation: Ukraine dominates, Russia loses positions

Stubb on the Frontline Situation: Ukraine Dominates, Russia Loses Ground

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:47
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Ukraine is currently dominating the battlefield and is in the best position of the entire war. According to him, Russia has suffered its first net territorial losses since 2023, and public opinion in Moscow is changing. Stubb also emphasized that NATO needs Ukraine just as much as Ukraine needs the alliance. 🇺🇦🇫🇮🇷🇺
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