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Ukraine's Budanov Denies Laundering Role, Defers to Courts
OCCRP·UA·2 days ago
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence (GUR), is now implicated in a major corruption case, less than nine months after being elevated as a key figure following Andriy Yermak's fall. The development marks a significant shift in Ukraine's political landscape, potentially destabilizing the leadership around President Zelensky. The extent and validity of the allegations remain unclear, but the political fallout could affect governance and Western support.