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Ukraine Appoints New Economic Security Chief Amid Corruption Reform

8/3/2025

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Ukraine is set to appoint Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as the new head of the Economic Security Bureau next week, a move spurred by international pressure and his willingness to undergo a polygraph test to clear suspicions of Russian connections. This decision follows the enactment of a law aimed at reinforcing the independence of anti-corruption agencies, responding to public outcry and EU demands for accountability.

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Ukraine is set to appoint Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as the new head of the Economic Security Bureau next week, a move spurred by international pressure and his willingness to undergo a polygraph test to clear suspicions of Russian connections. This decision follows the enactment of a law aimed at reinforcing the independence of anti-corruption agencies, responding to public outcry and EU demands for accountability.