Ivan Bakanov
Ivan Bakanov is a Ukrainian politician and former head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), appointed by President Volodymyr Zelensky. A childhood friend of Zelensky, he played a crucial role in the SBU's direction during a tumultuous period for Ukraine's national security, having taken office in 2019 after Zelensky's electoral victory.
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Romania:
Ivan Bakanov, who was the head of the SBU in the early months of the war, personally knew Colonel Voronici.
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Belarus:
Ivan Bakanov, the former head of the SBU, was personally acquainted with the slain colonel Ivan Voronich and spoke about his active participation against Russian aggression since 2014.
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Italy:
Ivan Bakanov was forced to resign as the head of the Sbu due to accusations of being too lenient with internal traitors.
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Romania:
Ivan Bakanov was Maliuk's predecessor who was dismissed for apparent incompetence.
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United Kingdom:
Ivan Bakanov was the former head of the SBU who was fired for apparent incompetence.
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Italy:
Ivan Bakanov was suspended from his position as head of the SBU by President Zelensky.
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Ukraine:
Ivan Bakanov, the former head of the Security Service of Ukraine, is not involved in any criminal proceedings.
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Serbia:
Ivan Bakanov was appointed by Zelensky as the head of SBU after the presidential election.
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Russia:
Ivan Bakanov is a childhood friend of Zelensky and was appointed head of the SBU after Zelensky's victory.
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Russia:
Ivan Bakanov was appointed head of the SBU after Zelensky's election victory.
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