Zelensky: Everyone who has access to state secrets must undergo regular lie detector tests

The President announced this in an evening video address on Telegram, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.

"Today, my bill is already in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine – fulfilling my promise – for justice, for law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies. Full-fledged guarantees of the independence of anti-corruption agencies. Real opportunities to verify, so that any Russian interference is kept out. Everyone who has access to state secrets – and this includes not only the NABU and SAPO, but also the SBI, our National Police – must undergo lie detector tests. And these must be regular checks," Zelensky emphasized.

According to him, the bill also contains provisions that protect against other abuses.

"The text of the bill was discussed with partners, law enforcement agencies, and representatives of the NABU and SAPO. There were many proposals from our partners to involve European experts – from the UK, Germany, and the EU. I instructed our Government officials to present the bill to all our partners and to engage all necessary expert capabilities," the President added.

As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted a draft law to the Verkhovna Rada with provisions on the independence of the SAPO and NABU.

Photo: Office of the President