Expert Suggests Kyrylo Budanov May Be Offered New Role Amid Political Shifts

What happened

New Voice Ukraine reports that political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko suggested in an NV Radio interview on May 18 that Kyrylo Budanov, currently chief-of-staff, may soon be offered a different post.

Fesenko credited Budanov with helping to reduce tensions around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Office of the President since his appointment as chief-of-staff. However, no official confirmation or details of a new role were provided by either Budanov or the presidential administration.

The suggestion comes amid ongoing political developments in Ukraine's leadership, although the source does not specify the nature or timing of any potential reassignment for Budanov.

Known from the source

• Kyrylo Budanov is currently chief-of-staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• Volodymyr Fesenko is a political scientist who made comments about Budanov on NV Radio on May 18.
• Fesenko suggested Budanov could soon receive another post.
• Fesenko said Budanov helped reduce tension around Zelenskyy and the Office of the President.

What remains unclear

This report remains based on a single expert’s assessment and lacks independent verification or official statements confirming any personnel changes.

What remains unclear: Is there official confirmation from Ukrainian authorities regarding any planned change in Budanov's position?. Are there other credible sources or Ukrainian officials who corroborate Fesenko’s suggestion?. Ensure exact date and platform of Fesenko’s commentary are accurately represented. Confirm quote wording and attribution from the NV Radio interview.

Evidence note

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