The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo, officially confirmed that he decided to accept the offer of Head of State Volodymyr Zelensky to head the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Points of attention
- The appointment of Budanov is seen as a strategic move to enhance the security and defense forces of Ukraine, catering to the country's critical needs in a historic time.
- With strong determination, Budanov vows to continue fighting for a free and secure future for Ukraine alongside his team at the Office of the President.
Kirill Budanov will head the OPU
On January 2, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had met with the current head of the State Security Service and offered him the position of head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Now Ukraine needs more focus on security issues, the development of the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine, as well as on the diplomatic track in negotiations, and the Office of the President will serve to fulfill primarily such tasks of our state. Kirill has special experience in these areas and sufficient strength to achieve results.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
A little later, Budanov confirmed that he had accepted the head of state's offer.
According to the head of the GUR, he considers the position of head of the President's Office as another milestone of responsibility to the country.
For me, it is an honor and a responsibility to focus on critically important issues of the strategic security of our state at a historic time for Ukraine. Thank you for your trust!
Kirill Budanov
Head of the OPU
Against this background, Budanov expressed gratitude to his fellow soldiers and the entire team of the Military Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine for their joint work.
We must continue to do our part — to beat the enemy, defend Ukraine, and work to achieve a just peace. Let us continue to fight together for a free and secure future for Ukraine! We will stand firm! — Budanov promised.
