Zelenskyy announces further SBU staff changes amid corruption scandal

On November 7, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that additional personnel changes will take place within the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). This decision follows a series of recent dismissals sparked by a corruption scandal that has triggered significant public outrage across the country.

Zelenskyy condemned revelations from anti-corruption police, which alleged that high-ranking security and law enforcement officials were shielding a criminal organization, labeling these reports as shameful and unacceptable. In response to these developments, the president confirmed that further administrative actions are imminent to address the internal misconduct within these sensitive government bodies.

To curb future illicit activities, President Zelenskyy is preparing legislation that will mandate all public officials to submit financial disclosures. This 'pothen esches' requirement aims to ensure transparency regarding the property and lifestyle of officials, allowing the Ukrainian public to monitor the integrity of their representatives. This move marks a broader government attempt to restore trust in the state apparatus following the infiltration of law enforcement structures by criminal elements.