The resignation of Maluk poses a threat to defense capabilities: experts warn of serious consequences.

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“Destabilization, weakening of negotiation positions, a blow to defense capabilities” - this is how renowned experts reacted to the news of the allegedly planned resignation of Vasyl Maluk, the current head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).

Expert Reactions

Journalist and military expert Yuriy Butusov believes that the discussion about the dismissal of SBU head Maluk does not align with the logic of strengthening defense capabilities. He is convinced that Maluk is a key figure in the successful military operations of the SBU and has a real influence on the front.

“If Maluk is removed, then the country's defense capabilities will be weakened, and the government will be seriously destabilized,”

Public activist and former leader of the “Right Sector” Dmytro Yarosh noted that Vasyl Maluk is a patriot of Ukraine and a professional. According to him, a possible dismissal will lead to weakened negotiation positions with the West, as Maluk's connections have been developed over many years.

“I appeal to the President of Ukraine: Mr. Volodymyr, do not make a strategic mistake, do not destroy what has become a reliable support for our State! Keep in mind that the Security Service of Ukraine, under the leadership of Lieutenant General Vasyl Maluk, has one of the highest levels of trust among the law enforcement agencies in Ukrainian society,”

The Strategic Importance of Maluk

Commander of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade Andriy Biletsky believes that Vasyl Maluk is not just the head of an effective counterintelligence agency. He has transformed the Security Service of Ukraine into one of the key strategic factors of the war. In his opinion, the possibility of Maluk's resignation raises serious concerns.

“The Service systematically strikes at the economic nodes of the enemy, inflicted irreparable losses on Russian strategic aviation, and has become a decisive player in the war at sea – through the efforts of the SBU, the Russian fleet is practically excluded from the war. The role of the individual here is crucial, so replacing Maluk would mean weakening one of the most effective elements of the Ukrainian war machine,”

Let us remind you that the head of the SBU, Vasyl Maluk, may be dismissed from this position, but his resignation will negatively affect the country's defense capabilities.

The discussion of the possible dismissal of Vasyl Maluk once again underscores the importance of his role in ensuring the security of Ukraine. Experts unanimously agree that his resignation could create serious challenges for the country, especially amid the ongoing conflict. The Security Service of Ukraine under his leadership has demonstrated high effectiveness, and his replacement at this critical time could have unpredictable consequences.