Budanov comments on his possible dismissal from post of Defense Intelligence chief

Head of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov called rumors about his possible dismissal due to bad relations with the President's Office "another stuffing" aimed at destabilizing the country.

He stated this in an interview with the BBC.

Budanov stated that such rumors have no relation to real plans. The head of the Defense Intelligence assured that he has normal, working relations with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team.

"Unfortunately, these narratives were spread in the Ukrainian information space at some point, Russian propaganda was widely circulated. But there is nothing strange in this - spreading rumors and disinformation is what they do to destabilize both the country and the team," Budanov said.

He stated that his relations with the President's Office are in a "normal working format."

"I report to the President on the situation almost every day," said Budanov.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, information appeared that the head of the Defense Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, may be replaced in the near future.

Meanwhile, Zelenskyy posted a joint photo with Budanov and Umerov amid rumors of their dismissal.