The Security Service of Ukraine warned its employees about possible unrest in Kiev on the day that President Vladimir Zelensky was expected to issue a decree on the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny. Ukrayinska Pravda quotes this with reference to sources.
It was noted that the decision on the resignation of Zaluzhny and the Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Sergei Shaptala, is expected on February 2.
The publication’s sources also reported that some current battalion commanders and brigade commanders in the Armed Forces of Ukraine also received a request from the SBU to monitor personnel more carefully so that no one leaves or leaves their posts.
The first rumors about the possible dismissal of Zaluzhny seen January 29. A number of media, public and political figures reported his impending resignation.
February 2 Washington Post reportedIt was stated that Ukraine informed the US administration of its decision to dismiss Zaluzhny.
Yevgeny Shevchenko, later Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine statedIt was stated that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine agreed to leave as ambassador to England.
Previously in France warned Zelensky described the consequences of Zaluzhny’s dismissal.