On the eve of the invasion, Budanov emphasised that it may have been deterred by elevated U.S. assist

On the eve of the invasion, Budanov emphasised that it may have been deterred by elevated U.S. assist

In November 2021, the top of the Protection Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, predicted plans for a Russian invasion. He emphasised that elevated assist from the US may deter a Russian assault.