SBU Chief Vasyl Malyuk Steps Down, Shifts Focus to Special Operations
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Head of Ukraine’s Security Service Vasyl Malyuk has announced his resignation, saying he will remain within the agency and focus on asymmetric special operations.
Vasyl Malyuk has stepped down as head of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), according to a statement published on the agency’s official Telegram channel.
Malyuk said he will continue working within the SBU, concentrating on “world-class asymmetric special operations” aimed at inflicting maximum damage on the enemy. He emphasized that a strong and modern security service is essential for national security.
He also thanked President Volodymyr Zelensky for supporting reforms in the defense and security sector. A day earlier, Zelensky met with Malyuk, praised his operational performance, and suggested focusing on operational activities within the SBU.
Acting head of the SBU has been appointed as Yevhen Khmara, chief of the agency’s Alpha Special Operations Center. The presidential decree has already been published.
Malyuk said he will continue working within the SBU, concentrating on “world-class asymmetric special operations” aimed at inflicting maximum damage on the enemy. He emphasized that a strong and modern security service is essential for national security.
He also thanked President Volodymyr Zelensky for supporting reforms in the defense and security sector. A day earlier, Zelensky met with Malyuk, praised his operational performance, and suggested focusing on operational activities within the SBU.
Acting head of the SBU has been appointed as Yevhen Khmara, chief of the agency’s Alpha Special Operations Center. The presidential decree has already been published.
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