On November 11, 2026, member of the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on National Security, Defense and Intelligence Fedir Venislavskyi stated that the declarations of employees of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) should remain non-public after the resumption of declarations. This is due to the high level of threat to SBU servicemen, who are priority targets for the Russian Federation.
Comments on the Draft Law
Venislavskyi commented on the draft law of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which envisages the resumption of declarations for all representatives of the special service. In his opinion, the transparency of declarations could jeopardize the safety of SBU employees, as many of them are on lists that the enemy uses for targeting.
Threat to the Safety of SBU Employees
In the context of modern warfare, where information about the personal data of servicemen can be used for hostile purposes, it is crucial to ensure their confidentiality. Venislavskyi emphasized that:
- The SBU performs critically important functions in the defense of the country.
- SBU servicemen are at risk due to their activities.
- Non-publicity of declarations can help preserve the lives and health of employees.