NYT: Budanov has strong ties to the U.S., which could help in negotiations with Trump

To the Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov, who agreed to head the Office of the President of Ukraine on January 2, has strong ties with the United States. This was reported by reports The New York Times.

According to media reports, these connections could play an important role in Ukraine's peace negotiations with the US presidential administration. Donald Trump.

Budanov underwent training as part of a program supported by the CIA. After being wounded in fighting in eastern Ukraine, he received treatment at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, which is a rare occurrence for a Ukrainian soldier, notes the NYT.

It is also noted that Budanov maintains contact with the Russian side within the framework of the dialogue on the exchange of prisoners. This is a "unique case" among the top leadership of Ukraine.

• On December 8, the president said that to the position of Head of the Presidential Office The candidacy of the Deputy Prime Minister, head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, is being considered. Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov, Deputy Head of the Office of the President Pavlo Palisa and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Kyslytsya.
• On December 30, the president announced that decided on a candidate for the position of Head of the Presidential Office.
• On January 2, he made a proposal to the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, to head the President's Office — He agreed.