Ukraine military intelligence chief Budanov accepts Zelenskiy offer to be presidential chief of staff
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 2, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 2, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence, has accepted President Zelenskiy's offer to become the presidential chief of staff.
KYIV, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Ukraine's head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov has accepted President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's offer to be presidential chief of staff, Budanov said on Friday.
(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk and Dan PeleschukEditing by David Goodman)
Military intelligence refers to the information and analysis related to foreign militaries and potential threats. It helps in strategic planning and decision-making within the military.
The presidential chief of staff is a senior aide to the president, responsible for managing the president's schedule, coordinating with other staff, and overseeing the administration's operations.
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