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| According to Ukrainian President Zelensky, the country's security service personnel are being audited (Photo: AFP) |
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the security chief and the state prosecutor on charges of 'treason' and fired another 28 security officials, while on the other hand, Russia continues to shell several cities in Ukraine.
According to the Associated Press, Zelinsky said in his video address on Monday night that the audit of the staff of the Security Service of Ukraine is ongoing and it has been decided to dismiss another 28 officials.
That is the unsatisfactory results of work.' On Sunday, the President of Ukraine fired SBU head Ivan Benakov and State Prosecutor General Ariana Venediktova and announced that cases have been registered against them, including some others.
Deputy of the Presidential Office of Ukraine Chief Andriy Smirnov says, "During this six-month battle, all such people involved in the agencies will continue to be exposed."
Analysts say that the Ukrainian president's campaign is aimed at strengthening his control over the military and security agencies.
It has to be created led by people who were put in positions before February 24. Political analyst Vladimir Fesenko says, "Zelinsky needs a multi-tasking leadership in the days of battle."
In addition to countering Russia's machinations, it is possible to establish contacts and coordination with international experts.
According to the report, Bikanov is a childhood friend of Zelensky's former business partner, and it was through him that he was made the chief of the security service.
Since the start of the fighting, he has come under fire for security issues, while the former state prosecutor has been internationally praised for gathering evidence of serious crimes against Russian President Putin, including high-ranking military officials, which included the destruction of cities and general It was about targeting people.
When asked about the change of officials in Ukraine, Ned Price, the spokesman for the US State Department in Washington, said, "The reality is that this relationship, like any of our relationships, is not limited to personalities, while Zelenskyi has made these moves.
According to him, "Washington will continue to work together with Kiev regarding the investigation of tension crimes."
The President of Ukraine has appointed a deputy head for the post of security chief. Vasyl Meluk, 39, has a reputation for anti-corruption efforts in the security agencies.
His appointment is seen as an attempt to get rid of pro-Russian officials in the security agencies.
On the other hand, the emergency services of Ukraine say that at least six people were killed in the attacks on the city of Tortsk by the Russian army on Monday.
The city of Tortsk in the Donetsk region was captured by Russia a few days after the attack. However, Ukrainian forces recaptured it a few days later.
On February 24 of this year, Russia attacked neighboring Ukraine, since then fighting has continued and thousands of people have been killed.
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