President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the Kyiv shootout between HUR and SBU officers as 'absolutely shameful' and stated that shooting is permitted only against Russian occupiers.
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In his daily address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the shootout in Kyiv between officers of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and the Security Service (SBU) 'absolutely shameful.'
Zelensky said, 'Shooting here, in Ukraine, is permitted only against Russian occupiers, in defense of Ukraine.'
Butenko stated that many shelters need improvements and repairs due to the enemy's ruthlessness in many parts of the country, including Kyiv.
The Education Minister stressed the need to adapt and prepare children for their future lives despite all threats.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 3 that U.S. President Donald Trump envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, confirmed they may visit Ukraine in the coming days.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the exchange of fire between separate units of the SSU and the DIU, which took place on 2 September in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy on SSU-DIU conflict: Shameful situation. Only Russian occupiers may be shot at in Ukraine
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