The essence of the decree is to change the maximum military ranks for certain leadership positions in the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The decree establishes the rank of brigadier general for positions of department director, first deputy director of the 1st and 2nd departments, and head of the 7th directorate.
Structurally, the decree is a document amending the previous Presidential Decree No. 166/2020 dated May 5, 2020, which defines the list of senior officer positions and their corresponding maximum military ranks. The changes relate only to Appendix No. 10 of this decree.
Key provisions:
– A uniform maximum military rank of “brigadier general” has been established for three categories of leadership positions in intelligence
– Changes apply to positions of department director, first deputy director of the 1st and 2nd departments, and head of the 7th directorate
– The decree enters into force on the day of publication, ensuring immediate implementation of the new provisions