Oleksandr SBU

Oleksandr is an employee of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) who was recently reported to have visited the home of Daryna Shevchenko, the executive director of The Kyiv Independent. His visit, which took place on September 29, was confirmed by the SBU but stated to be unrelated to Shevchenko or her work as a journalist. The SBU clarified that Oleksandr was at the location to verify the whereabouts of an individual related to another criminal case, underscoring that their actions are conducted within legal parameters and with respect for independent media.