The Security Service of Ukraine has opened a criminal case regarding the alleged remarks made by Budanov about a threat to Ukraine's existence.

Initially, this was mentioned by People's Deputy Roman Kostenko during the broadcast of the program "Tema with Moseychuk." Hromadske also confirmed this through the SBU press service.

They informed us that the case was initiated on January 28 regarding the disclosure of state secrets by individuals to whom confidential information was entrusted during a closed session of the Verkhovna Rada, which was classified as "Confidential."

The investigation is ongoing under the article concerning the disclosure of state secrets, which led to severe consequences (part 2 of Article 328 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

What is the issue at hand?

According to "Ukrainian Truth," citing an unnamed deputy, it was reported that during a closed meeting of parliamentarians and representatives of the Armed Forces, the head of the GUR MO, Kyrylo Budanov, allegedly warned of a threat to Ukraine's existence if "serious negotiations" do not take place before summer.

“At first, it was a lot of complex information, but the representatives of the General Staff spoke very interestingly. Then there were various reports. But what stood out the most was Budanov's response. Someone asked him how much time we have left. And Kyrylo, with his cold smile, said: 'If there are no serious negotiations by summer, very dangerous processes for the existence of Ukraine may unfold,'” quotes UP from its source.

However, Deputy Oleksii Honcharenko stated: Budanov said that “if nothing changes, the front may crumble and there will be problems.” He claimed that statements regarding threats to Ukraine's existence were not made.

Another parliamentarian, Oleg Dunda, on the air of the "Kyiv" channel, described Budanov's remarks as “a reference to a very specific institution.”

Subsequently, the GUR MO denied the information regarding Budanov's alleged statements.