Ukraine's Zelenskiy replaces top security official in new reshuffle


FILE PHOTO: Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, looks on during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 29, 2023. REUTERS/Alina Smutko/File Photo

KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sacked the secretary of Ukraine's national security council and replaced him with the head of his foreign spy agency on Tuesday in a new shakeup that follows the overhaul of the military high command last month.

No reason for the changes was given in a series of dryly worded decrees that were published on the president's website more than two years into Russia's full-scale invasion.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Argentina's lower house passes labor reform, sends to Senate for final vote
Alberta plans referendum to wrest control over immigration from Canadian government
How Reuters captured the photo of former Prince Andrew leaving custody
New Mexico reopens investigation of Epstein ranch
Venezuela legislature passes limited amnesty bill critiqued by rights groups
North Korea's Kim opens 9th Party Congress citing economic achievements
1st LD Writethru: U.S. trade deficit in goods hits record high in 2025
Share of cashless payments in Russia hits 88 pct in 2025
Britain, Canada to meet in Olympic men's curling final
Day 13 Roundup: China's Ning wins 1,500m speed skating with Olympic record, skimo debuts at Milan-Cortina

Others Also Read