Zelenskyy: First deputy head of Ukraine's Security Service to lead effort to cleanse agency of officials serving other interests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Oleksandr Poklad, First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), to address the cleansing of the agency.

Source: Zelenskyy's address on 16 February

Quote: "Today there were also reports from the Security Service of Ukraine – specifically from Yevhenii Khmara and Oleksandr Poklad – including on countering Russian operations. I am grateful for every success, success of our defenders, including the Security Service, in countering Russian sabotage.

Separately, Oleksandr Poklad will also focus on cleansing the Security Service of Ukraine of those who serve not Ukraine in their positions, but other interests. We need tough action and a truly strong Security Service of Ukraine. I expect results."

Background: On 5 January, Zelenskyy appointed Oleksandr Poklad, who previously served as deputy, as first deputy head of the SSU.

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