Kyrylo Budanov

Russia’s billion-a-day war ‘went wrong,’ says Ukraine’s intelligence chief

Russia's professional army was completely wiped out by 2023, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), said in an interview with the Ukrinform news agency published on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 12:27 PM

Ukrainian spy chief Budanov flags Poland as next target in Russia’s imperialistic plans

Russia’s leadership seeks to revive an empire modeled on the Soviet Union, incorporating former Warsaw Pact nations, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, said at a special YES meeting in Kyiv, “Three Years — Time to Win,” organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Feb. 25.

25 February 2025, 06:06 PM

North Korea to send 148 ballistic missiles to Russia in 2025 — Kyrylo Budanov

North Korea plans to transfer 148 KN-23 ballistic missiles to Russia in 2025, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR) on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 09:06 PM

Ukrainian official discusses risk of massive Russian attack on February 24

The head of Ukraine's HUR discussed the possibility of Russia launching a large-scale strike on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion during the Ukraine. Year 2025 forum on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 07:06 PM

Ukraine's spy chief addresses latest events surrounding Ukraine in succinct message

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, addressed the Ukrainian people on Feb. 19 through his official X page in response to recent events surrounding Ukraine.

19 February 2025, 12:04 PM

North Korea’s upgraded KN-23 missile boosts threat to Ukraine, sparks global security fears – Budanov

North Korean forces continue joint operations with Russian troops despite heavy losses, and Russian specialists have modified the KN-23 missile used against Ukraine, making it more accurate and dangerous, General-Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s HUR Military Intelligence, told The Chosun on Feb. 18.

18 February 2025, 12:38 PM

SBU probing leak of state secrets from closed parliament session

Ukraine's SBU Security Service has launched an investigation into the disclosure of state secrets during a closed session of the Ukrainian parliament, according to a statement released by the SBU on Jan. 31, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reports.

31 January 2025, 08:35 PM

Budanov: Ukraine needs negotiations or risks existence

Ukraine's existence could be threatened if “serious” peace talks do not begin by the summer, the country’s intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said during a closed meeting in the parliament, NV’s sister publication Ukrainska Pravda wrote on Jan.27, citing an anonymous participant.

27 January 2025, 01:51 PM

Ukraine presents Pentagon with evidence of Russia using Western technologies in weapons

Ukrainian representatives presented U.S. officials with evidence of Russia using Western technologies in its weapons systems, according to a Dec. 20 report from Ukraine’s Defense Ministry’s official Telegram channel.

20 December 2024, 06:35 PM

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov denies plans for his dismissal

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukrainian military intelligence, has dismissed rumors of his possible resignation, calling them an attempt to destabilize the country, BBC Ukraine reported on Nov. 29.

29 November 2024, 01:45 PM

Military intelligence head Budanov shares details of Russia's new Oreshnik missile

Ukraine’s spy chief Kyrylo Budanov has provided details about Russia's new Oreshnik/Kedr missile used in the strike on Dnipro at an extraordinary meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, Defense Intelligence (HUR) reported on Telegram on Nov. 26.

27 November 2024, 12:08 PM

Zelenskyy once again looking to dismiss Budanov

The President’s Office is once again planning to remove Defense Intelligence (HUR) chief Kyrylo Budanov and appoint someone “more loyal to the administration,” a national security source told NV on Nov. 25.

25 November 2024, 08:30 PM

Budanov: Russia planned genocide of Ukrainians before invasion

Russia created "execution lists" targeting Ukrainian teachers, scientists, journalists, clergy, veterans, and community leaders before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence. Budanov shared this information during the "Genocidal Practices of Russia in Ukraine" forum.

23 November 2024, 03:30 PM

Fresh reserves and heavy losses for Russian forces near Vovchansk — Commander of Ukraine’s Aidar Brigade

New Russian mechanized units have arrived in the Kupyansk direction, and additional forces have been deployed near Vovchansk. The Russian occupiers have a clear objective: “to seize Kupyansk,” reported Junior Sergeant Stanislav Bunyatov, squad commander of the 24th Separate Assault Brigade Aidar of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, on Nov. 1.

1 November 2024, 04:52 PM

First North Korean troops likely arrive in Kursk

Radio intercepts suggest that the Kremlin is secretly deploying North Korean troops toward the Ukrainian-controlled salient in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, according to military analyst David Axe in Forbes.

28 October 2024, 10:15 AM

North Korea may have sent ill-equipped, undernourished troops to aid Russia

Troops sent by Kim Jong Un to support the aggressor nation Russia in its war against Ukraine are likely not the best representatives of the North Korean military, The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 27.

28 October 2024, 09:48 AM

Thousands of North Korean soldiers arrive in Kursk Oblast to assist Russia against Ukrainian forces

Thousands of North Korean military personnel have arrived in Kursk Oblast to assist Russia in repelling the offensive of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, The New York Times reports, citing anonymous officials.

27 October 2024, 11:25 AM

HUR warns of planned provocative rallies in Ukraine

The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (HUR) has warned that provocative rallies are being prepared in cities across Ukraine, its press service reported on Oct. 24.

24 October 2024, 03:55 PM

North Korea isolates families of soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine – South Korea

The regime of Kim Jong Un in North Korea has isolated the families of military personnel and officers sent to Russia to fight against Ukraine, according to South Korean intelligence.

24 October 2024, 11:28 AM

U.S. confirms North Korean troops are in Russia to support Ukraine war effort

ГFor the first time, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has officially confirmed that North Korean military personnel have arrived in Russia, according to Reuters on Oct. 23.

23 October 2024, 02:26 PM

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