Ukraine Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov To Be Replaced By The Head Of Ukraine Military Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov

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— Ukrainska Pravda in English (@pravda_eng) February 5, 2023

Warzone/The Drive: Budanov, Head Of Ukraine Military Intel, May Replace Reznikov As Defense Minister 

If appointed, Budanov would take over Ukraine’s defense ministry at a key point in the defense against Russia’s full-on invasion. 

Ukrainian Maj. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, currently head of his nation’s Defense Intelligence directorate (GUR), confirmed to The War Zone Sunday morning that he may replace Oleksii Reznikov as defense minister this week. “We know information about a possible nomination for me on Thursday for the position of Minister of Defense,” Budanov told The War Zone. 

“It’s a huge challenge for me.” Budanov’s comments to The War Zone Sunday morning came in response to questions we asked him about reporting by Ukrainska Pravda on Sunday that he is likely to be named defense minister after Reznikov leaves that job.  

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WNU Editor: Ukraine defense minister Oleksiy Reznikov said at a news conference in Kyiv on February 5 that he was not planning to resign, but added that any decision about his future would be made by the president. 

As to what is my take. 

This blog predicted two weeks ago when a number of Ukraine governors and officials were sacked by the Ukraine President that the next purged of officials will be in the military. It looks like we are going to be seeing this purge in the coming days. 

Ukraine Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov To Be Replaced By The Head Of Ukraine Military Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov  

Ukraine updates: Kyiv expected to replace defense minister -- DW 

Ukraine shake-up will replace defense minister, Zelensky adviser says -- Washington Post  

Ukraine to replace defence minister as fighting rages in Donetsk -- CBC/Reuters  

Reznikov Out, Budanov In As Ukraine's Defense Minister, Top Lawmaker Says -- RFE  

Ukraine’s defence minister to be moved from post, says Zelenskiy ally -- The Guardian  

Ukraine replacing its defense minister nearly one year into Russia's invasion -- FOX News  

Ukraine to remove defense minister ahead of expected Russian offensive: lawmaker -- The Hill  

Ukraine to replace defence minister in wartime reshuffle, as fighting in Donetsk region intensifies -- ABC News Australia

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