Oleh Ivashchenko has been appointed as the new chief of military intelligence in Ukraine, replacing Kyrylo Budanov. Budanov has transitioned to head the President’s Office. This change in leadership was announced on January 2, 2026.
Ivashchenko previously served as the head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service. The appointment comes amid ongoing developments in Ukraine"s military and intelligence operations.
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