Zelenskyy appoints spy chief Budanov as head of his presidential office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named head of the military intelligence (HUR), Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff. The post was vacant since previous head of presidential office, Andriy Yermak, resigned amid massive corruption scandal in late November. According to Zelenskyy, he chose Budanov due to "specialised experience in these areas and sufficient strength to deliver results."