In Kyiv and Kyiv oblast, the SSU jointly with the State Bureau of Investigations have exposed 15 companies that worked for the benefit of the aggressor state.

The SSU identified that the activity of these entities is controlled by former deputy secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Volodymyr Sivkovych, suspected of high treason and espionage.

According to the investigation, Sivkovych oversees the so-called ‘political office’ in moscow, which was set up on the FSB’s instructions.

The function of this ‘office’ is to conduct intelligence and subversive activities against Ukraine, including the coordination of agent networks operating in the frontline areas.

To conceal the unlawful activities and to finance them, Sivkovych used companies in Kyiv under his control.

These businesses operate in the areas of trade, finances, transportation, and real estate services.

The firms used their income from commercial activities to support the aggressor and its accomplices.

During the searches at the offices of the companies, the SSU found weapons, documents and other material evidence of Sivkovych’s criminal activities.

The investigation is underway to establish all the circumstances of the crimes and bring the involved to justice.

The SSU and the SBI are investigating the proceeding under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor’s Office.