Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) dismissed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valery Zaluzhny, who had been causing rumors of discord, on the 8th. He publicly stated on the 8th that innovation is needed. /Office of the President of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky finally sacked Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzny. With fatigue increasing two years before the outbreak of war, analysis continues that another negative factor, infighting among the leadership, has become a reality.
President Zelenskyy said on this day, “I met Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny, thanked him for protecting Ukraine for two years, and notified him of his dismissal.” “We discussed with Zaluzny what kind of reforms the Ukrainian military would need,” he said. “Now is the time for that innovation.” “I have asked General Zaluzni to remain as part of the team,” he added.
Rumors of a feud between Zelensky and Zaluzny have continued to be discussed since the great counteroffensive last year. In June of last year, Zaluzny said in an interview with the Washington Post, “The counteroffensive was not successful enough.” Last November, he told The Economist, “We have reached a stalemate,” and “without more advanced weapons, we will not find a beautiful breakthrough.” However, Zelensky continued to criticize Zaluzny, retorting, “People may be tired, but this does not mean a stalemate.”
CNN reported that Zelensky’s move was due to “increasing tensions between the two after Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive, and a combination of factors including Russia’s continued attacks, shortages of manpower and ammunition, and the withdrawal of U.S. support.”
There is also an analysis that the dismissal of Zaluzny, who is gaining national popularity with his uncorrupt image, could be bad news for President Zelenskyy. In a Ukrainian public opinion poll conducted last December, former Commander-in-Chief Zaluzny’s trustworthiness reached 88%. At the time, 62% of respondents said they trusted President Zelensky. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said, “General Zaluzny is the most trusted public figure in Ukraine,” and assessed, “This action is a significant political risk to President Zelenskyy.” The New York Times pointed out, “The decision to dismiss senior military leadership in a situation where enemy attacks are continuing poses the risk of disrupting operational plans,” and added, “There is no high-ranking commander in Ukraine who can take on the general staff position.” .
Oleksandr Sirsky, commander of the ground forces who had been dedicated to defending the capital Kiiu, was appointed as the new commander-in-chief. President Zelenskyy said, “Starting today, a new command will take over command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” adding, “The military needs immediate changes. “The missions for 2022 and 2024 are different, and everyone must adapt and change to fit the new reality,” he emphasized.
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2024-02-09 01:34:00