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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new Chief of the President’s Office — Kyrylo Budanov, a Ukrainian military commander and head of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR).
A taciturn official, Budanov has cultivated an enigmatic reputation.
His interviews with the press are often delivered with half-smiles, giving off the impression of an unflappable spy with confidence bordering on intimidation. His attitude has led to the proliferation of many memes in Ukrainian politics.
This appointment occurred after the dismissal of his predecessor, Andrii Yermak, for his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal.
The Head of the Office of the President is mostly a consultative position. Formally, they cannot influence state-building processes or make decisions independently. However, during Zelenskyy’s presidency, this position has become especially influential in Ukrainian diplomacy and in shaping key political appointments in the country.
After paywall:
Who is Kyrylo Budanov?
Why was he chosen as the Chief of the President’s Office?
What is his reputation, and what’s with all the memes about him?
