Ukraine Spy Chief's Wife Hospitalized in Suspected Poisoning

Marianna Budanova, the wife of Ukraine's spy chief Lt Gen Kyrylo Budanov, is being treated in hospital for suspected poisoning with heavy metals. The Ukrainian intelligence source confirmed the incident but did not provide further details. Several other intelligence officials were also reportedly poisoned, but there is no indication that Gen Budanov was targeted. The type of heavy metal used in the poisoning has not been disclosed, but it is said to be unrelated to everyday life or military operations. Mrs Budanova is now completing a course of treatment and is said to be feeling better.