Chief of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukrainian military intelligence is capable of intercepting conversations of high-ranking Kremlin officials.
Budanov confirms HUR can tap Kremlin elites
During a brief exchange with an RBC-Ukraine correspondent, Budanov gave a short but direct confirmation of the HUR’s capability.
“We can, yes. That's what we get paid for,” he reportedly said.
The comment followed Western media reports claiming Ukraine may have earlier leaked a recording of a conversation between Putin adviser Yuri Ushakov and envoy Kirill Dmitriev. Ukraine didn't confirm that it was behind the leak.
Previously, Budanov said Russia hopes the threat of destroying Ukraine’s energy system will push Kyiv into peace talks on Russian terms. He added that this is a limited influence factor, which is why Russia is rushing with its “proposals.”
