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Zelenskyy Offered Chief of Staff Position to Military Intelligence Chief

Friday, 02 January 2026 12:48 PM EST

⁠Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday he has offered the position of presidential chief of staff to military ⁠intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov.

"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 negotiations, ​and the ⁠Office of the President ‍will primarily serve the ‌fulfillment of these tasks of our state," he ⁠said ​on ‍X social network. 

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⁠Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday he has offered the position of presidential chief of staff to military ⁠intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov.
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