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Zelenskyy forces out Ukrainian spy chief who led daring raids against Russia

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Daniel Boffey Chief reporterJanuary 5, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Zelenskyy forces out Ukrainian spy chief who led daring raids against Russia
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Vasyl Malyuk, the head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) known for leading daring raids against Russia, has been forced to resign by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Malyuk, who oversaw operations like the destruction of Russian strategic bombers, will remain within the SBU to focus on asymmetric warfare against Russia. Zelenskyy stated the reassignment aims to increase Ukrainian operations and eliminate the enemy, citing Malyuk's strengths in this area. Despite reported resistance to leaving his post and offers of other roles, Malyuk agreed to the change after a meeting with the president. While the exact reasons for Malyuk's removal remain unclear, Zelenskyy has mentioned the need for fresh faces, while other sources suggest internal conflicts may be involved.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Ukrainska Pravda 30% Foreign Intelligence Service 40% Andriy Yermak 40% National Security and Defense Council 40% Operation Spiderweb 50% Ukraine ×370% Russia ×480% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×790% Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) ×490% Vasyl Malyuk ×10100%

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spy chief 90% vasyl malyuk 90% volodymyr zelenskyy 80% russia 80% security service of ukraine (sbu) 80% asymmetric operations 70% strategic bombers 60% unconventional warfare 60% military command 50% drone operations 50%

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90%
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Russia

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