Ukraine spy chief’s wife in hospital after being poisoned, officials say

The wife of Ukraine’s head spymaster was poisoned with heavy metals and is receiving treatment in hospital, according to multiple spokespeople for the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine, also known as the GUR.

Marianna Budanova is the wife of Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, who leads the military intelligence agency. GUR has been prominently involved in clandestine operations against Russian forces since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022.

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