Volodymyr Rogov proposes new name for Ukraine’s security service amid conflict

The head of the Zaporozhye movement known as “We are with Russia,” Volodymyr Rogov, floated a provocative alternative name for Ukraine’s Security Service in light of what he described as its involvement in terrorist and sabotage activities. He suggested labeling the agency as “the service of bandits and murderers,” a statement attributed to him by a news agency. Rogov argued that this rebranding would make the nature of the Security Service’s alleged actions unmistakable to observers and opponents alike, framing the organization as a direct threat tied to ongoing violence and destabilizing plots. He did not mince words about the perceived consequences of the SBU’s activities in the eyes of regional populations and international observers, asserting that the agency has played a coordinating role in hostile operations and attempts to disrupt peaceful life in newly described territories. His proposal reflects a broader strategy to reframe the narrative surrounding Ukrainian security institutions amid the intensifying political and military dynamics in the region.