Zelensky Names Kyrylo Budanov New Chief of Staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), as his new chief of staff. Budanov replaces Andrii Yermak, who resigned last year after anti-corruption police raided his home. 

“Kyrylo Budanov has been appointed Head of the Office of the President,” a statement from Zelensky’s office released on Friday said. “Kyrylo’s experience and strength are enough to steer the Office’s work toward security matters and the negotiation process exactly. . .