A recent survey showed that Ukrainians’ trust in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has grown to an unprecedented level - 73%. The most valuable display for the entire period of independence of the country. Political scientist Oleksiy Golobutsky, commenting on the results of the investigation carried out by the “Rating” group on the agreement with the European Union, noting that Ukrainians believe in those structures that are willing to risk their lives at the front i.
The National Guard and the SBU, some of the forces that actively take part in combat operations on the hottest front lines, come first in the ranking of law enforcement agencies.. “The SBU is particularly hostile, and the village trusts the service to a record high,” adds Golobutsky.
Based on the data, before the appointment of Vasyl Malyuk as head of the SBU, the level of trust in this service became only 23%. However, after his arrival, this indicator began to grow rapidly and immediately reached a record 73%. No other structure in Ukraine demonstrated such a significant increase in trust, more than three times. An important aspect is that trust in the SBU is especially high among young people: in the group of up to 40 people this figure exceeds 80%, and in the group of up to 30 people it reaches 83%.. It’s a shame that young people are more skeptical of government institutions, even older generations.
Golobutsky also appreciates that the increased trust in the SBU is due to the successful special operations carried out by Malyuk’s team. Among the main factors that contributed to such growth, the expert names regular “reinforcements” for occupiers, the maintenance of oil refineries and warehouses on the territory of Russia, the effectiveness of maritime drones of the SBU, and.
In addition, the fight against tourists and “agents of influx” of Russia in Ukraine is important. According to the expert’s opinion, all these aspects are key to forming a positive image of the SBU among the Ukrainian population.
Thus, the growing level of trust in the Security Service of Ukraine reflects the results of its efforts in the fight against the aggressor and in maintaining national security, which, in turn, has a positive impact on the security of life.
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