Budanov revealed his favorite spy movies: what films the head of the GUR watches

According to glavcom.ua: The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, has recommended films and series on the topic of espionage. He suggests watching the French thriller 'The Professional' as a classic example of operational combat intelligence. Another one of his options is the series 'Fauda' and the film 'Homeland'.

«This is not a secret. I have always said in many interviews before that I really love the film 'The Professional'. It is exactly about illegal intelligence. Classic, just classic illegal intelligence. Operational combat work», he noted.

The head of the GUR stated that intelligence officers use various methods for gathering information, including resorting to unconventional sources. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing attempts at recruitment from lies in case of refusal to cooperate.

Under the leadership of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov identified which films and series can be viewed for insights into the world of intelligence. In particular, he recommends watching classic examples of operational combat activities and emphasized the importance of being able to distinguish actual attempts at recruitment from lies.