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July 18, 2022

Ukraine's President Fires Spy Chief and Top Prosecutor, Alleging "Treason"
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the head of Ukraine's
domestic security agency, the SBU, as well as Ukraine's top prosecutor.
During a televised address, Zelensky said dozens of officials who worked
in the SBU or under the prosecutor had committed treason by
collaborating with Russian forces.

President Volodymyr Zelensky: "Such an array of crimes against the
foundations of the national security of the state and the connections
detected between the employees of the security forces of Ukraine and the
special services of Russia pose very serious questions to the relevant
leaders. Each of these questions will receive a proper answer. Today I
made the decision to dismiss the prosecutor general from office and to
dismiss the head of the Security Service of Ukraine."



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