Why Zelenskyy chose popular spy chief and potential political rival Budanov for top role | DW News

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Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, has been appointed as President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's new chief of staff. The new role places Budanov at the center of decision-making in the war against Russia - and in US-led peace negotiations. The shake-up comes after his predecessor resigned over a corruption scandal, that left voters furious. 00:00 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appoints Kyrylo Budanov as chief of staff. Mikhail Alexseev, Professor of Political Science at the San Diego