During the investigation of Medvedchuk’s case, the SSU obtained a lot of information on networks of russian intelligence agents and traitors, which were then exposed and detained. The Acting SSU Head Vasyl Maliuk shared the details at the briefing on September 22.

‘We exposed the agent network of the so-called Professor that operated in Odesa and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts. The agents were collecting information and passing it to russian special services. We should also mention the detention of a ‘mole’ - an official of the Cabinet of Ministers, chief of a unit, who passed information, including state secrets, to the enemy. By the way, the court has already passed the verdict on the ‘mole’, sentencing him to 12 years in prison,’ Vasyl Maliuk said.

The Acting SSU Head also recalled the exposure of an intelligence network that operated in Khmelnytskyi and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. Its task was not only to collect information, but also to prepare establishment of quasi-republics in these oblasts. So far, some of the persons involved have been prosecuted under Article 109 of the CCU and are already serving prison terms.

‘We also prevented installation of special equipment in the premises of Ukrainian Parliament. russia, through its agents, wanted to collect information directly among MPs. The SSU thwarted such attempts,’ Vasyl Maliuk highlighted.

The SSU has obtained maximum of valuable information that helps to protect Ukraine’s security. The Acting SSU Head also emphasized that the exchange of Medvedchuk for captured Ukrainians does not prevent further court’s consideration of proceedings in which he is involved, as well as passing decisions, sentencing and confiscation of seized property.

‘But most importantly, in exchange for one traitor we brought home 200 Heroes. They have gone through real hell, but the enemy never subdued them. Because no putin can crush Ukrainian spirit!’ the Acting SSU Head stressed.

On September 21, an exchange of captives took place. Of the 215 prisoners liberated from russian captivity, 200 defenders were swapped directly for Viktor Medvedchuk, who had been previously notified of suspicion of treason (Article 111.1 of the CCU), supporting a terrorist organization (Article 258-3.1) and plundering national values (Article 438.1).