SBU probes alleged leak of Budanov’s assertion on menace to Ukraine’s existence

The Safety Service of Ukraine (SBU) has launched a prison investigation following media stories alleging that Ukraine’s spy chief made an announcement a few menace to the nation’s existence throughout a closed-door parliamentary assembly, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Jan. 31, citing the SBU.

The case was opened below the authorized provision on the disclosure of state secrets and techniques.

Ukrainska Pravda revealed an article on Jan. 27 claiming that Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s army intelligence (HUR), warned of significant penalties for Ukraine’s existence if negotiations don’t start by the summer time.

The report, which cited an unnamed lawmaker who attended the assembly, didn’t specify what developments Budanov was allegedly referring to.

HUR denied the report, calling the alleged quote attributed to Budanov “false.”

The SBU stated the investigation entails people who had entry to the categorized session in parliament.

"We act inside the regulation and strictly adhere to skilled journalistic requirements. Ukrainska Pravda, as all the time, stands by its sources, that are protected below Ukrainian and worldwide regulation," stated Sevgil Musayeva, Ukrainska Pravda's editor-in-chief.

The stories come amid rising hypothesis about potential peace talks, as U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to deliver Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating desk.

How will the Russia-Ukraine war end? The good, the bad, and the ugly scenariosEditor’s note: This article is based on a publicly available research report on scenarios for the end of Russia’s war on Ukraine by KI Insights, the Kyiv Independent’s research unit. Read Francis Farrell’s full report here. After nearly three years of heavy battles and mass strikes, Russia’sThe Kyiv IndependentFrancis Farrell