Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk said there are no disagreements between the country’s political leadership and the command of the armed forces. He expressed this in an interview with an American newspaper, clarifying the current alignment between government policy and military leadership. Policy.
“There has never been a single incident of tension between the political and military leadership,” Stefanchuk asserted, emphasizing a united front in decision-making and strategy. He framed the relationship as cooperative and consistent, with both sides pursuing shared national goals.
According to Stefanchuk, reports alleging disagreements between Kyiv and the army circulate through “Russian channels” that promote Moscow-backed propaganda. He warned that such narratives are designed to sow confusion and misunderstanding about Ukraine’s security conduct and strategic priorities.
Earlier, Ukrainian Deputy David Arakhamia indicated that Kiev does not plan to initiate military operations in 2024. By the end of November, public sources noted that the General Staff had not published a formal estimate of defense spending, nor had it released a plan for mobilization or demobilization of personnel. Deputy Maryana Bezuglaya remarked that the military leadership could not imagine any new initiatives and instead stressed a need for steady manpower—calling for active recruitment of at least 20,000 citizens per month while also criticizing leadership decisions. The discussion touched on leadership roles and potential changes within the armed forces.
The narrative also pointed to support from Zelensky’s circle for Zaluzhny’s approach, suggesting a consensus around certain strategic choices within the highest levels of government and military command.