Oleksandr Poklad
Oleksandr Poklad is First Deputy Head of the SBU, a major general and Hero of Ukraine.
From 2006 to 2015 he practiced law. After that he moved to work at the Security Service of Ukraine.
From 2021 to 2023 he headed the Counterintelligence Department of the Security Service of Ukraine.
In 2022 he received the rank of brigadier general, and in 2024 major general.
Since January 2026 he has been First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine.
24 Channel exclusives
"There's Nothing Left to Fly": Kryvolap on Russia's Aviation Problems and Strikes by Its Own Air Defense Systems
"Gerani" are becoming more dangerous, and Western chips are still in Russia: what is the enemy up to?
Trump and Putin's Cynical Deal: How Sanctions Relief Is Being Exchanged for Fake Ceasefires Ahead of the Elections
Columns
Zaluzhny Warned of a Dangerous Mistake in Defense Policy: What Weapons Does Ukraine Need?
Yurii Bohdanov
Publicist, specialist in strategic communications in business, public administration and politics
When might genuine peace talks to end the war begin?
Andriy Shtangret
Host and journalist. Has been working at 24 Channel since 2025.
Education: Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts.
Why Putin Is Not Interested in Peace Right Now, and What Ukraine Should Do in This Situation
Oleksandr Chupak
Head of economic programs at the analytical center "Ukrainian Studies of Strategic Research".
Trump Still Hasn't Forgiven Zelenskyy for One Action: How a 2019 Phone Call Affected Relations with the US
Albina Pidgirnyak
Journalist and program host. She hosts news broadcasts and the author's blog "Important to Know". In the blog, she provides analysis of the most current events.