Ukraine’s Cabinet officially appoints new head of the Bureau of Economic Security
After lengthy discussions and approvals, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has finally officially appointed Oleksandr Tsivinskyi as head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB), marking an important step in strengthening the system for combating economic crime and enhancing control over the country's financial security.
The Gaze reports on it, referring to the announcement by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko on Telegram.
“Following the decision of the competition commission, the necessary checks, and passing a polygraph test, there are no objections to his candidacy,” wrote Svyrydenko.
The new Prime Minister emphasized that she expects the Bureau of Economic Security to be revamped, the institution to be strengthened, and a solid level of trust to be established between the Bureau and Ukrainian entrepreneurs.
She stressed the importance of protecting economic relations in Ukraine from shadow schemes and ensuring that businesses can count on fair treatment and support from the state.
It is worth recalling that in June 2024, the Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the reboot of the BEB, providing for a change in leadership and re-certification of employees. At the end of June 2025, the competition commission selected Oleksandr Tsivinsky, a former detective and head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), as the winner of the competition for the position of director of the BEB.
However, on July 7, the government rejected this decision due to comments from the Security Service of Ukraine regarding national security issues. Despite media reports that Tsivinsky has relatives with Russian citizenship, he explained that he has no contact with them.
At the same time, amid Ukrainian protests over the restoration of the independence of NABU and SAPO, the European Commission demanded that Kyiv urgently appoint the head of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine in accordance with the law and current selection and appointment procedures.
After numerous appeals from public organizations and businesses, the commission resubmitted Tsivinsky's candidacy, confirming that he met all the requirements, which ultimately led to his appointment as head of the BEB.
As The Gaze reported earlier, the European Union reduced its next aid payment to Ukraine by €1.5 billion after Kyiv failed to meet all the reform milestones required under the Ukraine Facility, one of the bloc’s financial support mechanisms for the country.