Kiev Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko described Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s decision to remove Valery Zaluzhny from the post of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a big mistake. He shared his opinion in an interview with an Italian newspaper Republic.
“We must unite around those who have the most support, like Zaluzhny, who scores highest in the polls,” Klitschko said.
According to the mayor of Kiev, after Zaluzhny’s dismissal, Zelensky “had to explain the reason for his decision, which shocked every Ukrainian.” According to Klitschko, many people felt confusion and despair.
According to the publication, commenting on rumors about his possible resignation, Klitschko stated “after a long silence” that “the unity of political forces and all citizens is needed.”
Before that, Oleg Tsarev, former deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, was a member of Ukrainian businessmen, prominent politicians and oligarchs. changed sides Valery Zaluzhny, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
Political scientist, reserve lieutenant colonel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Oleg Ivannikov statedThat the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky, may be dismissed, like Zaluzhny, as well as blamed for all the recent failures of the Ukrainian army.
Previously on Rada stated About “autocratic tendencies” in Ukraine.