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Putin
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.
Jun. 27
Budanov
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.
Jun. 15
Budanov
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.
Jun. 15
Budanov
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
Budanov
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
Budanov
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.
Apr. 22
Propaganda
Kremlin propagandists spread information last week that Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov was allegedly killed in a Russian missile strike and later claimed he was in captivity.
Apr. 22
War in Ukraine
The head of Ukrainian intelligence clarified that the tough situation will encompass “everything,” not just the front or domestic political situation.
Apr. 22
Budanov
The cities of Pokrovsk and Chasiv Yar could be the main targets, Ukraine's top spy said.
Apr. 7
Budanov
Ukraine’s top spy indicated that Russia’s supply of Kh-101 missiles has likely decreased.
Mar. 31
Budanov
Kyrylo Budanov divulged intelligence indicating the Kremlin was aware of the routes through which the terrorists intended to enter Russia, raising questions as to why they were not stopped.
Mar. 28
Budanov
The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence comments echoed earlier reports that Moscow was using commercial satellite imagery to coordinate its strikes on Ukraine.
Mar. 21
Budanov
Under Kyrylo Budanov’s stewardship, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency has gained a reputation for audaciousness and thinking outside the box – the development of the sea drone exemplifies this.
Mar. 6
Zelensky
Russia knew about the Ukrainian army’s plans for a counteroffensive last fall before the offensive began. Budanov, the head of military intelligence, called the leak a “serious problem.”
Feb. 29
Zelensky
Ukraine’s spy chief, Kyrylo Budanov, said former Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny was not replaced due to a rift with President Zelensky.
Feb. 29
Zelensky
Russia has failed the Maidan-3 info-psychological operation, in which the Kremlin planned to create a situation where the legitimacy of decision-making in Ukraine could be questioned in May 2024.
Feb. 26