Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that he is considering replacing the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valery Zaluzhny. He expressed this on the Italian television channel Rai1.
“This is a question that concerns the people who should lead Ukraine. Of course, a restart and a new beginning are needed,” said the Ukrainian leader.
He announced that he was considering changing some of the leading officials of the state, not only in the military field.
“I think about this amendment (Zaluzhny – socialbites.ca), it is true,” Zelensky continued.
According to him, “walking into someone else’s shoes does not mean that you can now hit the road.”
February 3, Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine statedHe said that the issue of dismissal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has already been resolved.
February 2 Washington Post reportedHe said Ukrainian officials notified the US administration of Zelensky’s decision to dismiss Zaluzhny. The White House “did not support” the idea but “did not object” either, according to the publication.
Previously in the USA stated About the alarm of the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to the possible resignation of Zaluzhny.