174 criminal cases against priests of the UOC MP. Malyk reported on the fight against agents in robes.

Head of the SBU spoke about the fight against 'agents in robes'

The main chief of the Ukrainian Security Service, Lieutenant General Vasyl Malyk, reported that their service is actively identifying and holding accountable traitors and agents of Russia, in particular by uncovering individuals who use religious rites as a cover. Everyone who collaborates with the aggressor bears responsibility, regardless of their status or appearance.

He also emphasized that while respect for freedom of conscience and religion is important, any violations of the law, especially those related to state security, will be punished, including members of religious organizations.

«Even if a person wears a robe and uses incense, that does not exempt them from the law. Responsibility for violations and the law is applied equally», - noted the Head of the SBU.

SBU's work statistics

• 3,890 criminal proceedings on state treason have been initiated, within which 3,470 suspicions have been announced, and 1,048 persons have been convicted.
• 9,552 proceedings have been opened regarding collaboration activities and assistance to the aggressor state, with 8,319 suspicions announced and 1,955 persons convicted.
• Regarding the transfer of data about the armed forces to the enemy or adjusting shelling - 662 proceedings, 545 suspicions, and 207 persons convicted.
• 304 proceedings have been initiated for sabotage, with 320 suspicions announced, and 22 persons convicted.
• For terrorist activities - 765 proceedings, 836 suspicions, 425 persons convicted.

Fight against priests of the UOC MP

• 174 criminal proceedings have been initiated against priests of the UOC MP.
• 122 clerics of the UOC MP have been informed of suspicion.
• 31 guilty verdicts have been issued.

At the beginning of 2023, Vladimir Putin signed a secret decree on 'diversion noise', which was carried out by the special services of the Russian Federation. This led to an attempted terrorist act against the central office of the SBU in Kyiv when intruders tried to plant an explosive device.

A representative of the SBU spoke about the active fight against agents of the Russian Federation operating under the guise of church rituals. The service continues to identify and hold accountable traitors, regardless of their appearance or status. A significant number of proceedings have been uncovered, and numerous individuals have been convicted of espionage and collaboration with the aggressor.