[79334] American Expert: Kyrylo Budanov is leading a sophisticated psychological campaign against Putin
[79334] American Expert: Kyrylo Budanov is leading a sophisticated psychological campaign against Putin
Commentators assess that the Ukrainian intelligence chief is leading a strategic operation aimed at undermining Putin's confidence and forcing a ceasefire.
American Expert: Kyrylo Budanov is leading a sophisticated psychological campaign against Putin
According to reports from several Ukrainian Telegram channels, including Реальна Війна, Україна Online, and Всевидящее ОКО, American international security expert Mark Toth claims that the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, is conducting a "master operation" against Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Toth, the strategic goal is to exert psychological pressure on the Kremlin and force a ceasefire.
In an interview he gave to the "Перший Західний" channel, covered by Новини.LIVE, Toth explained that Budanov is considered a "master of manipulation" in psychological warfare. According to Toth's words, the operation is designed to present Putin with his failures on the battlefield in various ways, thereby undermining his perception of victory: "Budanov, without a doubt, is a master of psychological games... this could be another brilliant move to taunt Putin."
Similar reports also appeared on the Україна UA and БДСН channels, highlighting the expert's assessment that this is a "strategic game" aimed at sowing uncertainty on the Russian side. The UA Stream channel also noted that Budanov is involved in leading complex operations against the Russian leadership.
It should be noted that the reporting sources are identified with a distinct pro-Ukrainian line, which glorifies Kyiv's intelligence achievements and portrays Putin as being in a state of strategic loss. The information relies entirely on the interpretation of expert Mark Toth, without verification from Russian sources or neutral international entities.