People's Deputy Artem Dmytruk embroiled in new scandal over Putin birthday greeting
People's Deputy of Ukraine Mykhailo Bondar has submitted an official statement to the Security Service of Ukraine regarding the actions of his colleague, Artem Dmytruk. The complaint was prompted by a message in which Dmytruk allegedly congratulated Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on his birthday. This act has sparked a wave of outrage among Ukrainian politicians and the public.
Artem Dmytruk is currently outside of Ukraine. Law enforcement agencies previously placed him on an international wanted list due to suspicions of committing a series of crimes, including assaults on citizens. Despite the ongoing criminal proceedings, the deputy continues to publicly express his position on social media, which often contradicts official state policy.
In his statement to the SBU, Mykhailo Bondar emphasized that such actions are unacceptable for a representative of the Ukrainian parliament. He called on law enforcement officers to provide an appropriate legal assessment of Dmytruk's statements and to take them into account within the framework of the investigation into treason and other offenses.
The Security Service of Ukraine has not yet officially commented on the receipt of the new statement, but the investigation into Artem Dmytruk's activities is ongoing. The situation remains under close media scrutiny, as the issue of accountability for public officials during a full-scale war is extremely important to Ukrainian society.