Overview
- Presidential decrees published on January 2 remove Kyrylo Budanov from the GUR and appoint him head of the Office of the President.
- Additional decrees name Oleg Ivashchenko as chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence after his service at the Foreign Intelligence Service.
- Budanov confirmed he accepted the role in a Telegram post, calling it a new line of responsibility to serve Ukraine.
- Zelensky said the presidential office will prioritize security, strengthening the defense forces, and the diplomatic track.
- The position had been vacant since Andriy Yermak resigned on November 28, 2025.