Ukraine. Zelensky fired his chief prosecutor and security chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday evening the dismissal of the Prosecutor General and the head of the country’s security services due to numerous suspicions of treason by some of their subordinates for the interests of the Russians.

Ukrainian authorities are investigating more than 650 cases of alleged treason by local officials, including in areas occupied by Russian and pro-Russian forces, Volodymyr Zelensky added in his evening speech. “So many crimes against the foundations of national security and established links between Ukrainian law enforcement and Russian special services raise very serious questions for concerned leaders.said Vladimir Zelensky. “Each of these questions will be answered“, he continued.

In particular, Irina Venediktova led the investigation into the alleged atrocities committed at the beginning of the invasion by Russian forces in the town of Bucha, northwest of Kiev, which has become a “symbol” in the eyes of the West.war crimesRussians in Ukraine.