PoliticsExplainer: What’s behind the standoff between Ukraine’s two intelligence agencies?

A Sept. 2 shootout between Ukraine’s Security Service and military intelligence, which left HUR personnel injured, exposed a long-running rivalry and alleged lawless methods within the country’s security system. The agencies gave conflicting accounts, and Stepan Kaplunov was eventually released after an agreement was reached.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-04 18:55Original