Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s plan for the “soft dismissal” of Valery Zaluzhny from the post of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces has failed badly and caused major turmoil in Kiev. A German publication wrote about this Der Spiegel.
The publication notes that both leaders (president and commander-in-chief) are weakened, which leads to unrest in the Ukrainian government and the emergence of many rumors in the media.
The Washington Post previously reported that Zelensky “updated the situation” and announced that Zaluzhny should be fired.
On January 29, rumors began to spread in Ukraine about the resignation of the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Zaluzhny – the media wrote about him with reference to Rada deputies. More information about these messages and their consequences for the Armed Forces of Ukraine can be found in the material. “Newspapers.Ru”.
As Western media wrote, Firstly The post of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was offered to Budanov, and then to Syrsky. But Times sources say both rejected the offer, forcing Zelensky to back down. According to the publication, Zaluzhny told his advisers during his meeting with Zelensky that their assessment of the military situation was more positive than realistic. This led to an offer to resign. However, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine refused, and the president announced that he would sign the decree on his resignation. Zaluzhny allegedly returned to his own office and told other military personnel about his dismissal.
Formerly Bezuglaya’s assistant suggested Candidates for the position of new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.