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Ukraine’s head of military intelligence is behind Kyiv’s biggest victories this year. He sees no point in peace talks.

“We have no option but to get back what was occupied,” Kyrylo Budanov said. “Otherwise, the state of war will go on forever.”

Ukraine's head of military intelligence, Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, prefers to operate in the shadows — in military operations as well as at his desk.
Ukraine's head of military intelligence, Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, prefers to operate in the shadows — in military operations as well as at his desk.Read moreSerhiy Morgunov / The Washington Post