Polish President Andrzej Duda awarded the Head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) Lieutenant General Kiril Budanov with high state honors-the Golden Officer Cross of the Order of Merit for Poland. This award is one of the highest that Poland can assign to foreign citizens.
This was reported by GUR press service on Friday, May 30. The celebration was made for a significant contribution of Budanov to the development of international cooperation and increased interaction between Ukraine and the Republic of Poland. In addition, the Cavalry Cross of the Order of Merit for Poland was also awarded the Deputy Chief of GUR Major General Vadim Skibitsky.
In his gratitude to the President of Poland, Andrzej Dudi Kirill Budanov emphasized the importance of the unity of the two peoples in the struggle for freedom and democratic values. “The present war is the war for freedom, our principles and values of the United Europe. Only together will we be able to repel the Russian Horde and overcome this eternal threat to Poland and Ukraine, ”the head of Ukrainian intelligence emphasized.
Budanov added that Polish-Ukrainian relations are friendly and strong, and joint efforts in confrontation of aggression contribute to peace and security in the region. He expressed gratitude for the trust and willingness of the Polish side to celebrate this cooperation through high awards.
This gesture is evidence of close interaction between Ukraine and Poland in the current war, which has not only national but also European scale. The awards emphasize the role of military intelligence and diplomatic efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
