Zelenskyy forces out Ukrainian spy chief who led daring raids against Russia

<p>Vasyl Malyuk reportedly unwilling to leave post as head of the Security Service but will now lead special operations</p><p>The spy chief who led Ukraine’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/02/operation-spiderweb-visual-guide-ukraine-drone-attack-russian-aircraft">most audacious behind-the-lines operations</a> in its war with Russia has been forced to resign by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.</p><p>Vasyl Malyuk, who was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine last year, reportedly fought to stay in post as head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) but relented on Monday at a meeting with the president.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/volodymr-zelenskyy-sacks-ukrainian-spy-chief-vasyl-malyuk">Continue reading...</a>