Budanov Commented On His Appointment As Head Of The Office Of The President Of Ukraine

• 2.01.2026, 16:25

"I continue to serve Ukraine."

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Kyryl Budanov, has accepted Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's offer to head the Office of the President of Ukraine.

- Accepted Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's offer to head the Office of the Head of State. I continue to serve Ukraine, - wrote Budanov in his Telegram channel.

He noted that he considers the position of the head of the Office of the President as another frontier of responsibility to the country.

- For me it is an honor and responsibility - at a historic time for Ukraine to focus on critical issues of strategic security of our state. Thank you for your trust!, - Budanov emphasized.

- He also thanked all the combat twins and the team of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's GSD for the joint work.

- We continue to do our own - to beat the enemy, to defend Ukraine and to work to achieve a just peace. We continue to fight together for a free and secure future of Ukraine! - added the new head of the OP.