Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday named military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as the new head of his office, after his previous top aide resigned in November over a corruption scandal.Budanov, 39, has built up a legendary reputation in Ukraine, credited with a series of daring operations against Russia since it launched an all-out assault against its neighbor in 2022.“I had a meeting with Kyrylo Budanov and offered him the role of the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said on social media.The nomination comes at a key moment in the nearly four-year war, with Zelenskyy announcing on Wednesday that a US-brokered deal to end the conflict was “90 percent” ready.“At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues, the development of the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine, as well as on the diplomatic track of negotiations,” Zelenskyy said.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page.“Kyrylo has