Zelensky Orders SSU Purge: Arrests Made, Fair Verdicts Essential

RunWithRugs · 2026-02-26T10:47:04+00:00

President Zelensky announced efforts to purge the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) of members not aligned with the country's interests, resulting in recent arrests. He emphasized that all government officials must prioritize Ukraine’s needs.

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2026-02-26 10:47:04

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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The President announced this ih his evening video address, according to Ukrinform.

“There were reports from the Security Service of Ukraine – I instructed Yevhen Khmara and Oleksandr Poklad to work on purging the Service of those whose interests are not Ukraine at all. There are already results. Today there were corresponding arrests, and it is very important that there are fair verdicts. Everyone in government positions must work for Ukraine and for the sake of Ukraine. There will be nothing else,” Zelensky said.

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As previously reported, Zelensky emphasized that the SSU is blocking Russian threats in Ukraine.

Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram

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