Kirill Budanov Became The New Head Of The Office Of The President Of Ukraine

• 2.01.2026, 14:49

This was reported by Zelensky.

The head of the Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry Kyryl Budanov has become the new head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. This was written in Telegram by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.

He said that at a meeting with Budanov he offered him to head the Office of the President.

- Now Ukraine needs more focus on security issues, development of the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine, as well as on the diplomatic track in negotiations, and the Office of the President will serve to fulfill primarily such tasks of our state," Zelensky said.

He added that Budanov has special experience in these areas and sufficient strength to achieve results.

According to a further message, Kyrylo Budanov agreed to the proposal.

- He also instructed the new head of the President's Office, in cooperation with the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and other necessary leaders and institutions, to update and submit for approval the strategic framework for the defense and development of our state and further steps," Zelensky wrote.