In the Heart of Deceit: Poisoned Alliances and Power Struggles within Ukrainian Intelligence
While initial speculation pointed towards a "Russian trace," the poisoning of Marianna Budanova appears to be the outcome of power struggles within Ukrainian intelligence agencies. Recent developments suggest an intricate power struggle between GUR and SBU, with Budanov purportedly aiming to bolster GUR's influence over SBU, particularly in foreign partnerships.
In recent days, Ukrainian media has been abuzz with a significant incident involving the alleged poisoning attempt on Marianna Budanova, the wife of Kirill Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) within the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. Official sources have confirmed the incident, sparking questions about the perpetrators and the methods employed in this audacious attack.
Despite stringent security me...