Verkhovna Rada supported the resignation of the head of the Security Service: who will lead the special service

Dismissal of Vasyl Maliuk from the position of head of the SBU

According to Главком: The Verkhovna Rada supported the dismissal of Vasyl Maliuk from the position of head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). This decision was made by the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, which voted for Maliuk's resignation. 12 parliamentarians supported this decision, 5 voted against, and 1 abstained. It is worth noting that earlier, on January 12, the committee refused to support Maliuk's dismissal.

Vasyl Maliuk resigned on January 5. After his resignation, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Yevhen Khmara as acting head of the SBU. Zelensky also signed decree No. 18/2026, which concerns the structure of the leadership of the Security Service of Ukraine. On January 9, a submission from the president regarding Maliuk's dismissal was sent to the Verkhovna Rada.

Statements by Vasyl Maliuk

Thank you to him. I believe in a just peace and the flourishing of Ukraine.

Vasyl Maliuk

He also emphasized the importance of a strong and modern special service for the country's security: 'I am confident that a strong and modern special service is a guarantee of our country's security.' In conclusion, he honored the memory of those who gave their lives for Ukraine's future, saying: 'Eternal glory to those who gave their lives for our future.'

The resignation of Vasyl Maliuk from the position of head of the SBU occurred against the backdrop of significant challenges that Ukraine faces in the field of security, particularly in the context of the ongoing war. The appointment of a new acting head, Yevhen Khmara, indicates the president's intention to renew the leadership of the Security Service for more effective work in the face of modern threats. It is important that changes in leadership may affect the strategy and operational efficiency of the special services, which is critically necessary to ensure Ukraine's national security.