In interviews , Budanov has stated that the current Russian President Vladimir Putin was his subordinate between 1987 and 1991 .
In 1992 , he retired as a major - general in Russia 's foreign intelligence service .
In interviews , Budanov has stated that the current Russia President Vladimir Putin was his subordinate between 1987 and 1991 .
In 1992 , he retired as a major - general in Russia 's foreign intelligence service .