Russian Interior Ministry puts Ukraine's intel chief Budanov on wanted list

Russia's Interior Ministry has placed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR), on a federal wanted list, according to Russian newspaper "Vedomosti".

The head of Ukrainian military intelligence is accused of creating a terrorist community and participation in it (part 1 of article 205.4 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), an attempt to commit a terrorist act by a group of persons by prior conspiracy or an organised group (part 1 of article 30 and paragraph "a" of part 2 of article 205), illegal acquisition, transfer, etc., committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy and with the use of official position (part 3 of article 222), as well as similar actions, but concerning explosives or devices (part 3 of article 222.1).

Marianna Budanova, Budanov's wife, was reportedly poisoned in November 2023.

HUR has reported that Budanov himself has been targeted by Russian assassination attempts over 10 times.

Russia recently placed Ukrainian singer Jamala on a federal wanted list, alleging that she had spread "disinformation" about the Russian army on social media. Other individuals wanted by Russia include Meta Spokesperson Andy Stone and the heads of the International Criminal Court (ICC.)