{"id":59354,"date":"2026-01-02T21:39:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T21:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasquatchnewsonline.com\/?p=59354"},"modified":"2026-01-02T21:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T21:39:22","slug":"zelensky-appoints-spy-chief-budanov-as-head-of-presidential-office-replacing-corruption-suspect-yermak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sasquatchnewsonline.com\/?p=59354","title":{"rendered":"Zelensky Appoints Spy Chief Budanov as Head of Presidential Office, Replacing Corruption Suspect Yermak"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Intel chief Budanov is rising in the Kiev regime.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The choice of Budanov means the war will escalate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky appointed today (2) the head of Ukraine\u2019s military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, to the powerful and prestigious job of chief of staff.<\/p>\n

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I had a meeting with Kyrylo Budanov and offered him the role of the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues, the development of the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine, as well as on the diplomatic track of\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/SCs6Oj2Rb7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Volodymyr Zelenskyy \/ \u0412\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0440 \u0417\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 (@ZelenskyyUa) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here on TGP we have been following the role of Budanov in the war, since June 2023, with: Ukrainian Head of Intelligence Is Missing \u2013 General Budanov Hasn\u2019t Been Seen in 17 Days \u2013 Russian Media Says He Was Wounded, Evacuated to Germany \u2013 Kiev Denies, Putin Confirms Attack on GRU Headquarters<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The war has been hard on him, as we learned in Ukrainian Spy Chief Budanov\u2019s Wife, Marianne, Reportedly Hospitalized for Heavy Metal Poisoning<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He is a choice for escalation as we can see here: Ukrainian Top Spy Budanov Brags About Many Failed Assassination Attempts Against Russia\u2019s Putin<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He was more optimistic about the peace than many: While the Zelensky Regime Throws a Tantrum Over Trump, Ukrainian Top Spy Budanov Says a Ceasefire With Russia Will Happen This Year<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And finally, he was reportedly an enemy of his fired predecessor Andriy Yermak: KIEV REGIME INFIGHTING: Zelensky\u2019s \u2018Grey Eminence\u2019 Yermak Is on a Power Grab, Trying To Replace Top Ukrainian Spy Budanov \u2013 White House Brands Him \u2018A Liability\u2019 Linked to Hunter Biden<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s also very relevant to mention that in the opinion polls in Ukraine, Budanov has a much larger favorability than Zelensky in case of an election.<\/p>\n

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Volodymyr Zelensky, top general Oleksandr Syrskiy, Kyrylo Budanov, current London ambassador Valeriy Zaluzhny \/ Photo: TSN.ua<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Associated Press<\/a> reported:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs to focus on security issues, developing its defense and security forces, and peace talks \u2014 areas that are overseen by the office of the president.<\/em><\/p>\n

Zelenskyy had dismissed his previous chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, after anti-corruption officials began investigating alleged graft in the energy sector.<\/em><\/p>\n

Budanov, 39, is one of the country\u2019s most recognizable and popular wartime figures. He has led Ukraine\u2019s military intelligence agency, known by its acronym GUR, since 2020.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cBUDANOV IS BASICALLY A CREATURE OF THE CIA\u201d\u2026 DID LANGLEY ORDER PUTIN STRIKE?<\/p>\n

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson reveals Ukraine\u2019s intelligence chief Budanov may have attacked Putin\u2019s residence without Zelensky\u2019s knowledge, raising alarming questions about who\u2019s really\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/nR2zK1HGke<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Nn7TE1VoMS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cSince the full-scale invasion. Budanov has become a prominent face of Kyiv\u2019s intelligence effort, regularly appearing in interviews and briefings that mix strategic signaling with psychological pressure on Moscow. He has frequently warned of Russia\u2019s long-term intentions toward Ukraine and the region, while portraying the war as an existential struggle for the country\u2019s statehood.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Astounding revalations from Zelensky\u2019s ex top aide and advisor Arestovich<\/p>\n

Ukraines current Intel chief Budanov wanted to blow up all Ukraines nuclear power plants if Ukraine lost.<\/p>\n

\u2018Principle is that we will all die, but we will take everyone with us\u2019. pic.twitter.com\/7q0feTrD6R<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) March 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DARK CHRISTMAS: Unhinged Zelensky Hints He\u2019s Waiting for Trump To Pass Away For Ukraine To Join NATO, Says His Holiday Wish Is for Putin To Die (VIDEOS)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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