President Ukraine confirmed this thursday Dismissal of Valeri Zaluzhni As commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces Put an end to the speculations that have been going on for days about the possible departure of the country’s top military official.
Thus, the President of Ukraine reported on his official Telegram channel that the position passed to Colonel General Oleksandr Sirskyi, who until now led the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the words of President Zelensky, Sirskyi is “Ukraine’s most experienced commander” and his achievements in the field of defense, such as the operations in Kiev, are also admirable; and also in attacks such as the operation to liberate Kharkiv.
“The year 2024 can only be successful for Ukraine if there are effective changes in the basis of our defense, that is, in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.“Zelensky stated that after meeting with Zaluzhni, he continued the previously maintained discourse in this way.
Both the president of Ukraine and the former head of the Armed Forces They confirmed a meeting in which both agreed on the need to “renew” the country’s military leadership.“The tasks of 2022 are different from the tasks of 2024.”
This is the case, and although Zaluzhni’s services are dispensed withUkraine’s president acknowledged former Armed Forces commander-in-chief’s wish to remain affiliated with the Army and “Be on the Ukrainian state team.”
Zaluzhni gave a message of gratitude to all members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and also showed his respect to all those who “gave their lives for Ukraine and freedom.” “The Ukrainians will definitely win,” he emphasized.
With this decision; Zelensky put an end to weeks of rumors that Zaluzhni could be dismissedwas finally confirmed, despite many senior government officials always denying such a possibility.