Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense (HUR) is the military intelligence branch of Ukraine's armed forces, subordinate to the Ministry of Defense. It conducts strategic intelligence, counter-intelligence and special operations. Its chief is appointed by the President of Ukraine. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, HUR has frequently released assessments of Russian military capability and industrial capacity.
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Ukraine's military intelligence chief says Russia has resources to wage war through 2027–2028
Head of Ukraine's military intelligence, Oleh Ivashchenko, said in an interview with Ukrinform that Russia is using mercenaries from more than 40 countries and still has enough resources to continue the war through 2027 and 2028, despite a weakened economy, exhausted contract recruitment, and public opposition of more than 60%. He called for sanctions that genuinely work and for international cooperation to cut off supplies of electronics, machinery, and chemicals reaching Russia through intermediary companies.