Budanov thanked Shmygal and the Ukrainian government for recognizing the results of GUR’s work and supporting the intelligence service.
He noted that this award symbolizes the importance of the work of every intelligence officer who works bravely and persistently every day to protect the country.
“This symbolic award emphasizes the role and importance of the work of every intelligence officer who works every day and every night in various fields in the fight against the aggressor state – bravely, unconventionally, tirelessly and persistently,” he noted.
Budanov also emphasized that GUR continues to fight to protect Ukraine and the Ukrainian people from Russian occupiers and war criminals.
Photo: Budanov was awarded for the contribution of the military intelligence service in the fight against the occupiers (t.me/ChiefUkrDIU)
