Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov denied rumors about the imminent resignation of the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Kirill Budanov (listed as a terrorist and extremist in the Russian Federation). Verkhovna Rada deputy Yuri Misyagin wrote about this on his Telegram channel.
He announced that Umerov attended the meeting of the parliamentary defense committee. He was asked to comment on reports that he would replace Budanov.
“The honorable minister responded to this that this issue was not discussed today,” Misyagin emphasized.
At the end of September it became known that the head of the State Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine may lose his post. Sources in law enforcement stated that “such an option is available.” Instead, the intelligence department could be headed by Oleg Ivashchenko, head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. At the same time, it is not known what will happen to Budanov. Details are in the material”socialbites.ca”
early october A version emergedIt is rumored that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky may dismiss the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate because he sees him as a potential rival in the future presidential elections.
previous media excluded Appointment of Budanov as ambassador following his possible dismissal.
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Source: Gazeta
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