Vasiliy Malyuk.
In his statement published on the SBU's Telegram channel, Malyuk noted: "I continue to work within the SBU system to implement asymmetrical special operations of a global level that will inflict serious damage on the enemy. I am confident that a strong and modern intelligence service is the key to the security of our state. These changes in the defense sector were initiated by the President of Ukraine, and I want to express my gratitude to him."

The President of Ukraine at a meeting with Yevhen Khmara. Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky.
Prior to this, Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, thanked Malyuk for his work and confirmed that he would remain "within the SBU system." They also discussed potential candidates for the position of the new head, and ultimately, the post was taken by Yevhen Khmara, who previously headed the "A" special operations center.