President awarded Malюк the title of Hero of Ukraine.

The title of Hero of Ukraine was awarded to the head of the SBU

President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to the head of the Security Service, Vasyl Maliuk. This information was made public on the official website of the president.

The main reasons for awarding Maliuk were his personal courage and heroism in defending the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Lieutenant General Maliuk received the title of Hero of Ukraine along with the 'Gold Star' order.

They planned to assassinate Budanov last Easter before Putin's inauguration. An assassination attempt was also planned on me

Head of the SBU Vasyl Maliuk stated that Russian special services planned assassination attempts on his life and on the head of the GUR Kyrylo Budanov. Lieutenant General Maliuk has also begun the reform and strengthening of the Security Service of Ukraine.

The agency has also uncovered an FSB agent who acted within the SBU. The arrest of the agent took place with the personal involvement of the head of the SBU, Vasyl Maliuk. This event indicates the successful activities of the Ukrainian special services in combating hostile intelligence.

Analysis:

Awarding the head of the SBU with the title of Hero of Ukraine is recognition of his significant contribution to the security and sovereignty of the country. Such actions reflect the patriotism and selfless work of Ukrainian military and law enforcement in the challenging conditions of modern warfare. It is also important that an FSB agent was uncovered within the structures of the SBU, indicating the effectiveness of counterintelligence measures in the country.