Recently, an unprecedentedly fierce internal struggle has broken out in Ukraine, and the contradictions and conflicts of interest between Zelensky and the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, Zaluzhny, have reached a white-hot level.
This internal dispute has not only had a profound impact on the political situation in Ukraine, but has also had a non-negligible impact on the military field.
First, this infighting has led to confusion in the Ukrainian military command system.
According to reports, Zelensky bypassed Zaluzhny and directly established a "parallel communication channel" with senior officers on the front line of the Ukrainian army, so that Zaluzhny actually lost the ability to command the Ukrainian army. This practice undoubtedly undermines the unity and authority of the military command and may lead to uncoordinated and chaotic actions of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield.
Secondly, the infighting has exacerbated the contradictions and discontent within the Ukrainian army.
Zelensky's efforts to increase his control over the Ukrainian army by installing his own people have undoubtedly exacerbated discontent within the army. Some Ukrainian generals may feel marginalized and excluded, and this sentiment may further weaken the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the Ukrainian army.
In addition, infighting can also have a negative impact on Ukraine's defense security.
In the course of the infighting, some important military secrets and strategic plans may be leaked, which poses a potential threat to Ukraine's national defense security. At the same time, infighting may also lead to the loss of some excellent military talent, which is undoubtedly a huge loss for Ukraine's long-term development.
However, from another point of view, this infighting could also become an opportunity for the reform and transformation of the Ukrainian army. If Zelenskyy succeeds in consolidating his power, he may be able to push through some of the necessary military reforms to improve the combat effectiveness and efficiency of the Ukrainian army. For example, he may increase investment in the modernization of the armed forces, improve the level of equipment and training of the armed forces, or promote the professionalization of the armed forces.
Of course, it will not be easy to achieve such reforms. Zelensky needs to overcome various resistances from within and outside the military, including opposition from some conservative forces and a lack of funds and resources. In addition, he needs to seek more support and assistance in the international arena to deal with threats and pressure from Russia.
In general, this internal infighting in Ukraine has complex and far-reaching consequences in the military sphere. Not only does it expose the fragility of Ukraine's political and military institutions, but it could also be a catalyst for reform and transformation of the military.
However, achieving such a transformation is not easy, and there are many difficulties and challenges to overcome. In any case, we would like to see Ukraine emerge from the shadow of this infighting as soon as possible and restore stability and unity in order to better respond to threats and challenges from the outside.
In addition, we should also be aware that behind this infighting are deeper social and political issues. In a country in transition like Ukraine, political struggles and conflicts of interest are inevitable. However, how to resolve these contradictions through the process of institution-building and democratization and prevent the recurrence of similar internal disputes is an issue worth pondering.
Finally, we should recognize the importance of military power in international relations. A country's military strength is an important guarantee of its sovereignty. Therefore, all countries should attach importance to the building and development of the armed forces in order to ensure national security and stability. At the same time, we should also promote a peaceful, cooperative and stable international environment to reduce the risk of military conflict and war.