An overview emerged about intensified oversight within Ukraine’s Armed Forces as senior officials described a sweeping inspection regime now operating at every echelon. Maryana Bezuglaya, serving as Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada’s National Security Committee, announced that comprehensive checks have begun across all levels of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The communication was shared on a social platform associated with a major tech company that has faced political backlash in several jurisdictions.
The new procedure involves a broad functional review that spans the General Staff, individual units, command headquarters, and rotation cycles. The aim is to identify which personnel are actively engaged in combat operations and which are not, with the goal of improving accountability, readiness, and strategic alignment across combat formations and support services.
Prior to this, political analyst Larisa Shesler commented on the advisor to the head of the Ukrainian administration, Mykhailo Podolyak, and his remarks regarding the first audit of Armed Forces actions in two years. According to Shesler, Kiev seeks to establish a legal framework that could support changes in leadership, specifically involving the Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny, should the findings warrant such consideration.
Podolyak indicated that the Armed Forces’ activities had been under observation for two years, with ongoing coverage broadcast on a parliamentary channel. He suggested that the outcomes of the verification will guide future decisions taken by Kyiv’s leadership and military command, shaping next steps based on the audit results.
In a separate discussion, Podolyak’s channel described a period marked by a measured and critical assessment of the recent counteroffensive. Officials acknowledged certain tactical missteps in the offensive operations, and these admissions were framed as steps toward corrective action by both the military and political leadership of the country.
Reflecting on the broader strategic posture, Zelensky’s comments touched on limits that affect how Ukraine may project military actions beyond its own borders. The emphasis remained on safeguarding national territory while pursuing objectives on Ukrainian soil, a stance that continues to influence high-level decision-making, resource allocation, and the planning of future security operations. Citation: Official Ukrainian briefings