The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is facing a new wave of layoffs after a corruption scandal linked to the Khimprom drug cartel. President Vladimir Zelensky stated this in a video message on his Telegram channel. He called the scandal with SBU frankly unpleasant, frankly shameful and completely unacceptable. Zelensky promised new layoffs in the intelligence service. According to him, it is important that the investigation leads to the punishment of anyone who ordered crimes and violence against people. Zelensky noted that he has already approved a bill on an income return statement for all SBU employees, so that their lifestyle will be available for verification. He appealed to the members of parliament for the immediate adoption of this law.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is facing a new wave of layoffs after a corruption scandal linked to the Khimprom drug cartel. President Vladimir Zelensky stated this in a video message on his Telegram channel. He called the scandal with SBU frankly unpleasant, frankly shameful and completely unacceptable. Zelensky promised new layoffs in the intelligence service. According to him, it is important that the investigation leads to the punishment of anyone who ordered crimes and violence against people. Zelensky noted that he has already approved a bill on an income return statement for all SBU employees, so that their lifestyle will be available for verification. He appealed to the members of parliament for the immediate adoption of this law.