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Ukrainian Parliament approves dismissal of top security bureau and prosecution | Reuters

On the 19th, the Ukrainian parliament approved the dismissal of Bakanov Security Agency (SBU) Secretary and Attorney General Benedictova, who had stated that President Zelensky could not eradicate Russian spies. The photo is Senator Larcher of France giving a speech at the Ukrainian Parliament. Taken on July 9, 2022. (2022 Reuters / Stringer)

[キーウ(キエフ) 19日 ロイター] –On the 19th, the Ukrainian parliament approved the dismissal of Bakanov Security Agency (SBU) Secretary and Attorney General Benedictova, who had stated that President Zelensky could not eradicate Russian spies.

Zelensky later announced that he had dismissed one of the SBU Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretaries, but did not provide details. He also said in a video speech at night that he had appointed five new SBU regional leaders.