Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new presidential chief of staff. The move follows Andriy Yermak’s resignation amid a high-profile corruption scandal. Zelensky emphasized the need to prioritize security and defence amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. Budanov, 39, led Hur military intelligence and oversaw successful strikes against Russian forces. […]
Ukraine corruption scandal
Zelenskyy faces rising pressure amid high-stakes diplomacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is navigating a critical week of diplomacy as he works to defend national interests while signaling readiness to compromise with the United States. Tensions escalated after a leaked 28-point U.S.–Russia draft peace plan alarmed Kyiv and European capitals by proposing limits on Ukraine’s military and concessions on occupied territories. However, momentum […]