Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that Dmitro Kozyura, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine’s (SBU) Anti-Terrorist Center, has expressed a desire to be included in a prisoner exchange with Russia. This follows his indictment for alleged collaboration with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in February 2025.
Andriy Shvets, the head of the SBU’s Main Investigative Department, stated in an interview that Kozyura indeed wishes to pursue an exchange. He noted that the case against Kozyura has been forwarded to the court, with hearings scheduled to take place behind closed doors.
Shvets clarified that the responsibility for managing prisoner exchange lists lies with the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, rather than the SBU itself. He also mentioned that Russia has expressed interest in retrieving certain individuals implicated in treason, although these individuals remain in custody, with some already convicted and others still undergoing trial.
Background:
- On February 12, 2025, the SBU reported the identification of a collaborator within its ranks, later confirmed to be Kozyura.
- Vasyl Maliuk, the head of the SBU, indicated that 14 instances of illegal activity by the collaborator had been documented, asserting that the agency had unwittingly provided disinformation to the enemy due to Kozyura’s actions.
- On February 13, a court placed Kozyura under arrest without the possibility of bail.
Dmitro Kozyura, head of the SBU's Anti-Terrorist Center, has expressed interest in a prisoner exchange following his indictment for alleged collaboration with the FSB. The case has been submitted to court, with proceedings set to be held in private.