The safety Service of Ukraine initiated criminal proceedings concerning the anticipation of disclosure of state secrecy. The case concerns the article “Ukrainian Truth”, which quoted the message of the chief of military intelligence. In a disturbing way, he was to propose that not only the destiny of the conflict with Russia, but besides the existence of the Ukrainian state are not doomed. The text met with authoritative dementi.
Monday, according to “Ukrainian Truth’ an article was published entitled "Trump, war, elections. What will specify a fresh political period in Ukraine". A day later SBU stated that in this case the criminal proceedings.
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It concerns ‘disclosure of information constituting State secrecy by persons straight entrusted with this information at a closed, secret gathering Supreme Council of Ukraine‘.
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In the journalistic text 1 of the fresh closed meetings in Ukrainian Parliament, which was attended by the Heads of the ultimate Council, representatives of the groups and commanders Armed Forces. Parliamentarians were expected to ask the military about this, what the war is like. Later, 1 of the participants of the gathering gave a study of this message to the media.
– I remember the answer most. Kyryla Budanova (Chief of Intelligence – ed.). individual asked him how much time we inactive have. With his cool smile, he said: ‘If there are no serious negotiations by summerIt could start. very dangerous processeswhich may endanger the existence of Ukraine itself’ – anonymously conveyed “Ukrainian Truth”.
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The Chief Board of Intelligence (HUR) of the Ministry of Defence denied media reports that Budanow, at a closed parliamentary session, spoke about the request for negotiations and the hazard to the existence of Ukraine. In turn, the intelligence service called on the media to did not spread rumors or unverified information as this may harm national security.
Prison for unofficial reports. “We stand by our sources”
Despite this, SBU has decided to initiate legal steps towards the individual to whom information on the state weight of Article 328 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine was to be entrusted. He says that for revealing a state secret he threatens deprivation of the right to occupy certain posts or even prison sentences from 5 to 8 years.
At the same time, the editor-in-chief of “Ukrainian Truth” Ms Sewgila Musayeva guarantee that any action is taken within the limits of law and compliance with professional journalism standards.
– As always. We stand by our sources of informationwhich is guaranteed by Ukrainian law and global legal standards. Freedom of speech and citizens' access to information are key values of a democratic society. "Ukrainian Truth" remains faithful to its principles and will proceed to do its work honestly and responsibly," she said.
