Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the head of the National Security and Defense Council (SNBO), Mr. Aleksey Danilov, on March 26. This official is known to often use aggressive words.
The relevant document was published on the official website of the President of Ukraine, but the reason for this decision is unknown.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (SNBO), Aleksey Danilov, has been dismissed. (Photo: Getty)
Mr. Aleksandr Litvinenko has since been appointed as the new SNBO director. He has been at the helm of Ukraine's foreign intelligence agency since July 7 and previously held the position of deputy director of SNBO.
Mr. Danilov is famous for his harsh statements during his term. At the end of 2023, he emphasized that all Ukrainians must “grow up” and fight, commenting on Kiev's recruitment troubles.
At the time, he also said that Ukraine's planned mobilization would not last a day or a month, but that the entire process could take at least a year.
In November 11, he called for a crackdown on officials who disparaged President Zelensky while speaking anonymously to Western journalists.
Mr. Danilov also criticized the Telegram messaging app, calling it “dangerous and vulnerable.” He believes that the app provides a platform for those seeking to influence Ukrainian society and is ready to ban the app completely.
The former SNBO director also criticized Western supporters of Kiev. He also repeatedly asked for more weapons to be supplied to Kiev, warning that any defeat suffered by Ukrainian forces would damage the West's "image, power and unity."
In February 2, Mr. Danilov demanded that the EU hand over all its heavy weapons to Ukraine, adding that the bloc itself would not need them in future conflicts anyway.
Last week, the former official insulted China's special representative for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, about Beijing's plan to boycott international negotiations on the Ukraine conflict (sought by Kiev). how to convene in Switzerland without Russia). Mr. Danilov mocked the Chinese diplomat's name, using obscene puns while commenting on this issue.
In August 8, Danilov also claimed that Russians are less “humane” than Ukrainians because they are “Asian.”
