Senior lawmaker David Arakhamia of Ukraine reported that the defense minister of that country, Oleksii Reznikov, will be replaced by the head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, within the framework of a reorganization of senior government officials.
Arakhamia asserted that this change occurs after some corruption scandals and waiting for a new offensive by Russia. “Kyrylo Budanov will head the Ministry of Defense, which is absolutely logical in times of war”, said the deputy.
In this sense, the parliamentarian added that Reznikov will be appointed Minister of Strategic Industries, after having remained in the Defense portfolio since November 2021.
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Deputy Defense Minister Viacheslav Shapovalov, in charge of logistical support for the European country’s armed forces, resigned in late January after the ministry was accused of signing inflated food supply contracts for the troops.
“The stress I have suffered in this last year is difficult to measure. I’m not ashamed of anything. My conscience is absolutely clear”, declared Oleksii Reznikov for his part.
By your side, Kyrylo Budanov, 37, is a decorated intelligence agent for his role in classified operations, who rose quickly through the ranks to head Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate.
This shakeup coincides with Ukraine’s fears that Russia is planning a major new offensive this month. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government plans its own counteroffensive, but is waiting for Western supplies of main battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.
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Source: Gestion
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