Volodymyr Zelensky expanded the shakeup of his security services by suspending 28 more officials
Picture: AlamyUkraine's President was forced to expand the shakeup of his security services on Monday by suspending 28 more officials, a day after he dismissed two senior officials over allegations that their agencies harboured "collaborators and traitors".In his nightly video address, Volodymyr Zelensky said a "personnel audit" of the Security Service of Ukraine was underway, and the dismissal of the 28 officials was being decided.
Analysts said the moves are designed to strengthen Mr Zelensky's control over the army and security agencies, which have been led by people appointed before the Russian invasion began on February 24. Mr Bakanov is a childhood friend and former business partner of Mr Zelensky, who appointed him to head the SBU. Mr Bakanov had come under growing criticism over security breaches since the war began.Ms Venediktova won international praise for her drive to gather war-crimes evidence against Russian military commanders and officials, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, over the destruction of Ukrainian cities and the killing of civilians.
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