Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Zelenskiy Replaces Ukraine's Security Chief Maliuk
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has decided to replace the head of the country's security service, Vasyl Maliuk.
This change is part of a bigger plan to make the government work better.
Zelenskiy wants Maliuk to focus more on fighting the enemy, Russia, by doing special secret operations.
The goal is to have more successful attacks against the Russian forces.
This news was announced on January 5, 2024, in the capital city of Kyiv.
Some people who work with Maliuk think he should stay because he has been doing a good job.
The new acting head of the security service is Major-General Yevhenii Khmara, who has a lot of experience in fighting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the replacement of Vasyl Maliuk as head of the SBU security service.
Major-General Yevhenii Khmara was named as the acting head of the SBU.
Maliuk is asked to focus more on combat operations against Russia, including asymmetric operations.
The change is part of a wider government reshuffle, including new defence and energy ministers.
Some commanders and lawmakers have expressed support for Maliuk, questioning the necessity of his replacement.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vasyl Maliuk
- What
- Replacement of the head of Ukraine’s SBU security service
- When
- January 5, 2024
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Why
- Part of a wider reshuffle and to focus more on combat operations
- Person Replaced
- Vasyl Maliuk
- New Acting Head
- Major-General Yevhenii Khmara
- Position
- Head of Ukraine’s SBU security service
- Reason for Replacement
- Wider reshuffle and focus on combat operations
- New Focus for Maliuk
- Asymmetric operations against Russia
- Date Announced
- January 5, 2024
- Notable Operation
- Spiderweb
- Territory Held by Russia
- One-fifth of Ukrainian territory
