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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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