On November 9, it became known that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada aimed at restoring mandatory asset declarations for employees of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, referencing the relevant document's tracking page on the parliament's website. The initiative was designated by the head of state as urgent: the document has already been received by the Verkhovna Rada, forwarded to the leadership for review, and sent to the specialized committee.
What the Bill Specifically Entails
The initiative concerns amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention of Corruption,” which regulates the specifics of asset declarations for certain categories of security force personnel, as well as the procedure for accessing their declarations under martial law conditions. Thus, the document establishes a mandatory property declaration mechanism for specific categories of law enforcement personnel who were previously exempted from this duty due to the special legal regime.
Context: Reaction to the NABU Investigation
According to RBC-Ukraine, the president reacted to the NABU investigation titled “Carthage” and promised new personnel decisions within the SBU. He stated that this investigation must reveal “absolutely the whole truth,” including regarding the masterminds of crimes and the violence used against people. The appeal to parliament to urgently adopt the bill restoring declarations for all SBU personnel was framed in this same logic—as a tool to strengthen oversight of the service's activities.
Broader Context: Declarations for Law Enforcement Away from the Frontline
In addition to SBU employees, property declarations will be reinstated for law enforcement officers who are not engaged in combat operations. As previously reported, in September Zelensky announced a decision to resume oversight of the assets and lifestyles of law enforcement and security force personnel; the new requirements are set to affect officials who are not stationed at the front. Additionally, large-scale audits of the heads of all central government bodies were announced.
Positions of Parties and Next Steps
The president directly urged the Verkhovna Rada to urgently support and adopt the bill restoring mandatory declarations for all SBU employees. Corresponding statements and announcements were recorded by Ukrainian media in early November 2026. At this stage, the document is under review by the parliamentary committee, and its fate will depend on the stance of the factions and the timeline of operations under martial law.
