Ukraine President Zelensky Fires Two More Top Officials

Ivan Bakanov (left) and Iryna Venediktova have so far not commented on their sackings

BBC: Ukraine war: Zelensky fires security chief and top prosecutor

President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the head of Ukraine's security agency (SBU) and the prosecutor general, citing many cases of treason in the two powerful organisations.

He said more than 60 former employees were now working against Ukraine in Russian-occupied areas.

A total of 651 collaboration and treason cases had been opened against law enforcement officials, he added.

The sacked officials, Ivan Bakanov and Iryna Venediktova, have not commented.

In his video address late on Sunday, Mr Zelensky said: "Such an array of crimes against the foundations of the national security of the state... pose very serious questions to the relevant heads [of the two organisations].

"Each of these questions will receive a proper answer," the Ukrainian president added.

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WNU Editor: Here is an easy prediction. Expect even more firings in the days and weeks to come. Ukraine is not winning this war, and it looks like President Zelensky has made the decision to replace people who will make a difference.

Update: The hunt for traitors is what happens when things are not going well .... Zelensky explains why he fired Ukraine’s top security officials (RT).

Ukraine President Zelensky Fires Two More Top Officials

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