Yuriy Ponomarenko

Yuriy Ponomarenko is a representative of the state in the selection committee for the head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) in Ukraine. He has been vocal about concerns regarding the connections of candidates to Russia, especially in the context of ongoing conflict. Ponomarenko advocated for the necessity of additional background checks by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) before proceeding with interviews for the position, emphasizing the importance of national security.