The head of the occupation administration in the Zaporozhye region, a former people's deputy from the Party of Regions and a deputy of the Zaporozhye Regional Council from the Opposition Bloc Yevhen Balitsky was accused of collaborationism.

“This former People’s Deputy of Regions, elected in 2020 as a deputy of the regional council from the Opposition Bloc, perceived the Russian invasion as a chance to realize his own ambitions. He not only went over to the side of the enemy, but also enlisted his support for the forcible seizure of power in the region,” the SBU said..

According to investigators, with the help of military occupiers, he forced employees of local self-government and public utilities to recognize himself as the head of the “military-civilian administration of the Zaporozhye region”.

“The traitor criticized the current Ukrainian authorities and prepared celebrations for Victory Day. He also issued the so-called order "

He is currently under suspicion for. 5 st. 111-1 of the Criminal Code. Traitor faces 5 to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.