Budanov could soon be offered another post, expert suggests
Kyrylo Budanov
Kyrylo
Budanov helped reduce tension around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the
Office of the President when he was appointed chief-of-staff, political scientist
Volodymyr Fesenko said in an interview with NV Radio on May 18.
“He performed a positive function, at least at the start of his tenure: he helped Zelenskyy ease pressure around himself and the presidential office,” Fesenko said.
He added that Budanov’s appointment, along with other decisions such as naming Mykhailo Fedorov defense minister, was meant to showcase a refreshed team and a new style of leadership.
Fesenko also said Zelenskyy and Budanov “keep their distance,” which has led many to see Budanov as a relatively independent political actor.
“There are a lot of rumors; I’ve heard them in recent days, especially against the backdrop of the case involving [Budanov’s predecessor] Andriy Yermak,” the expert said.
“There are many rumors that they allegedly want to send
Budanov to lead the Foreign Intelligence Service, that they might offer him
another post.”
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