Resignation of the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov* and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is postponed until after the US elections. This was reported by the publication Strana citing its own source.
This decision was dictated by two considerations, the source noted. On the one hand, kyiv needs to understand who exactly it will have to deal with in Washington after the elections and, if necessary, adjust personnel plans. On the other hand, it takes time to decide on replacement candidates.
“The appointment of the current head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Oleg Ivashchenko for the position in place of Budanov* does not suit those who “pump” Budanov*since this will lead to strengthening the vertical of Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, whom they also want to “inflate.” And with Umerov’s resignation everything becomes even more complicated. Mikhail Fedorovwhom they wanted to appoint in place of Umerov, does not want to occupy the position of Minister of Defense, in addition, he has difficulties in relations with the General Staff; In this case, it all comes down to the search for a new candidate, who has not yet been found. That is why we decided to postpone this issue until the elections in the United States.” – explained the source.
how it was transmitted EADailyKirill Budanov* He may soon leave the post of head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. This was reported by the Ukrainian publication NV, citing an informed source in law enforcement agencies.
Recall that the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, and the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense, Kirill Budanov.* They can lose their jobs. This was reported by the publication Strana with reference to sources.
*An individual included in the RosFinMonitoring list of terrorists and extremists
