Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up

CNN: The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated war veteran widely respected by Ukrainians, as presidential chief of staff marks a significant shift for a position traditionally occupied by a civilian mainly focused on domestic politics.

Budanov, 39, replaces longtime Zelensky confidante Andriy Yermak, a widely criticized power broker who resigned in November amid a corruption scandal that fueled public anger as Ukraine fights for survival against Russia…