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Spy Chief and His Fairytale Frog: The Fascinating Tale Behind a $6,000 Artwork
Ukrainian artist Yevgenia Gapchinska painted Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, with Petro, his pet frog. Titled “Budanov and the Magical Frog,” the artwork sold for $6,000.
Aug. 6, 2024
Budanov
Kyiv Post Correspondent Receives More Awards From Ukrainian Government
Kyiv Post correspondent Jason Smart is “honored and humbled” to have been awarded a medal by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and to receive a certificate from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) Chief.
Aug. 1, 2024
Putin
Putin Demands Better Protection After Russian Black Sea Ship Losses
Putin urges increased protection for the fleet against long-range missiles, after Ukraine eliminates another missile ship in Sevastopol, forcing Moscow to move the fleet to mainland Russia.
June 27, 2024
Budanov
ANALYSIS: Another Throw of the Dice – Russia Deploys Prometheus Anti-Missile System to Crimea
With the S-300 / S-400 air defense systems proving ineffective against Ukraine's ATACMS strikes, Russian forces in Crimea have turned to the more advanced S-500 system for protection.
June 15, 2024
Budanov
Budanov Confirms Kyiv’s Mass Drone Attack on Russia’s Morozovsk Airfield
The airfield, in Russia’s Rostov region, is home to dozens of Su-34 fighter-bombers, a core weapon in Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Level of damage from the strike was unconfirmed.
June 15, 2024
Budanov
Ukraine Partially Withdraws Troops in Kharkiv as Russian Forces Advance
In an evening report, the General Staff stated that this move was made “to save the lives of military personnel and avoid unit losses.”
May 15, 2024
Budanov
ANALYSIS: Is Ukraine Turning Magura V5 USV Into its Equivalent of a ‘Swiss Army Knife?’
Tuesday’s video of the duel at sea between a Russian Ka-29 helicopter and a Magura V5 marine drone equipped with R-73 air-to-air missiles has got the technophile community asking why and what’s next?
May 8, 2024
Budanov
5 Things to Know From Budanov’s BBC Interview
In an interview with BBC, Ukraine’s intelligence chief said the upcoming months would be “difficult” but not “catastrophic,” and touched on the recent downing of Russian jets among other topics.
April 22, 2024
