In the contradiction between Zelensky and the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, Zaluzhny, Zelensky chose to protect Zaluzhny. Behind this decision is Zelensky's thoughtful judgment and accurate grasp of the situation. Although Zelensky is aware of the adverse effects of Zaluzhny's rhetoric, he is well aware that at this stage Ukraine cannot easily change its backbone. As Ukraine, Zelensky is well aware of his possible fate after the end of the conflict, and he also understands the difficult problem of his personal safety after he withdraws from the spotlight. Therefore, for the sake of his own interests and the stability of the country, Zelensky has to choose to continue to trust Zaluzhny in order to maintain the stability of the Ukrainian military and the unity of the military and the people.
The impact of Zaluzhny's rhetoric should not be underestimated. As Ukraine's top general, he knows exactly what kind of impact his discouraged remarks will have on Ukraine. However, Zaluzhny's remarks may also be hidden behind his own considerations and interests. In the face of declining Western aid to Ukraine, the plight of the battlefield, and calls for war weariness at home and abroad, Zaluzhny may realize that Ukraine is unlikely to be a winner. He chose to play the role of a "rationalist" who cared about the people, so that he could find a way out for his future, and he could take off the title of war for his image, creating more space for his future personal political development.
Although Zelensky chose to continue to trust Zaluzhny, this does not mean that Zaluzhny can do whatever he wants. Zelensky understands that Zaluzhny's behavior of shaking the morale of the military and the people is intolerable for Ukraine. After all, Ukraine is currently facing a difficult frontal battlefield, and the unity of the military and the people is crucial to maintaining combat effectiveness. In addition, Zelensky also needs Zaluzhny as a "backstabber", because Ukraine's announced comprehensive ** has so far failed to achieve obvious results, and responsibility will eventually be held accountable. Pushing Zaluzhny out to shoulder responsibility is undoubtedly a viable plan for Zelensky.
Not only that, but Zelensky must also take into account the attitude towards him at home and abroad. There are rumors that the support of Western countries for Zelensky is decreasing, and even intends to replace him. Zaluzhny as an alternative, if Zelensky wants to keep his position, suppressing Zaluzhny is undoubtedly an ideal choice. Thus, although the relationship between Zelensky and Zaluzhny is delicate, the two sides are still trying to maintain a superficial relationship in order to fight for their respective interests.
Zelensky does not want to spoil relations with Zaluzhny, because he realizes that he cannot do without the top general of the Ukrainian military. Zaluzhny has military power, and once he is pushed too quickly, the consequences will be too much for Zelensky to bear. Therefore, at the time of the conflict of ideas to overturn Zaluzhny, Zelensky spokesman Fyodor Venislavsky warned about the remarks of Ukraine*** and the deputy head of the National Defense Council Bezugraya, saying that her stay in office would threaten Ukraine's *** Zelensky hopes that through this move, Bezuglaya will realize that staying in office may pose a threat to ***, in order to force her to reassess her position.
In conclusion, the relationship between Zelensky and Zaluzhny, while delicate, is trying to maintain a semblance of association. Zelensky chose to maintain Zaluzhny's trust, partly for his own interests and the stability of the country, and partly because Zaluzhny remains an important supporter of Zelensky at the highest levels of the military. However, Zelensky will not tolerate Zaluzhny's wayward behavior either, and he will take measures to control the situation in order to ensure Ukraine's political interests and its own.