Explainer: What's behind the standoff between Ukraine's two intelligence agencies?
The violent standoff between Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and the military intelligence agency (HUR) on Sept. 2 exposed two dysfunctions of Ukraine's law enforcement and security system. One is the long-running conflict between the two intelligence agencies: although competition among secret services is common worldwide, shootouts that result in injuries are far more troubling than a routine…
The violent confrontation between Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and the military intelligence agency (HUR) on September 2 revealed two significant issues within Ukraine's law enforcement and security system. The first issue is the prolonged conflict between the two intelligence agencies, which often leads to clashes resulting in injuries.
The second issue is the lawless methods allegedly used by Ukraine's intelligence and law enforcement bodies, with some linking the recent wave of lawlessness to the controversial figure of Oleksandr Poklad, who became the SBU's acting chief in July.
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