Vasiliy Malyuk.
In his statement published on the SBU's Telegram channel, Malyuk emphasized: "I remain within the SBU system to continue implementing asymmetric special operations of a global level that will inflict maximum damage on the enemy. I am confident that a strong and modern intelligence agency is the key to the security of our state. These changes being implemented by the President of Ukraine in the defense sector are aimed at strengthening this system, and I express my gratitude to him."

President of Ukraine during a meeting with Evgeny Khmara. Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky.
On the eve, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Malyuk for his work and confirmed that he would remain in the "SBU system." During their meeting, they also discussed potential candidates for the position of the new head of the SBU, and ultimately, this position was taken by Evgeny Khmara, who previously headed the "A" special operations center.