Zelensky's anger has not been unleashed, and instead he is facing a mutiny crisis. In his New Year's address, he confidently boasted that Ukraine would become stronger and showed Russia their determination. However, it didn't take long for an unforeseen turn of events to occur on the front lines of the Ukrainian army, with several units refusing to carry out orders issued by Kyiv, and even some soldiers turning their guns on their colleagues. Zelensky seems to have ignored the difficulties and problems of reality in his speech, and only showed his rhetoric. The occurrence of this mutiny has made Zelensky's so-called strong Ukraine an empty voice.
The report pointed out that Zelensky just emphasized in his message on December 31 that Ukraine has become stronger in the past two years of efforts. However, he did not mention the current realities of the predicament facing the Ukrainian army, nor did he mention the progress of U.S. assistance. Such statements give the impression of Zelensky's blind self-confidence, and make one wonder whether he really understands the urgency and complexity of the war situation in Ukraine.
The report of the Russian news agency Sputnik revealed the refusal of a large number of Ukrainian soldiers to carry out combat missions, which to some extent confirms the mood of discontent and war weariness within the Ukrainian army. According to the analysis, at least five large-scale forces simultaneously refused Zelensky's orders. And some soldiers complained about Zelenskyy's reluctance to send additional troops and deliver food. This has exposed the problem of the Ukrainian army's supply strain and excessive pressure on soldiers on the front line.
Before Zelensky's anger could be unleashed, the Russian side released a piece of news that caused Kyiv to feel uncomfortable. According to the Russian side, they intercepted a large number of wireless telegraphies of the Ukrainian army on the front line, which included information about the refusal to perform combat missions. In addition, the Russian side also released a video taken by a drone showing the Ukrainian army's combat supervisors aiming their guns at their comrades. So it is clear that Kyiv has adopted the method of supervising the war to prevent the soldiers from fleeing and maintain the fighting, and they have used force to force them to continue fighting, regardless of the plight of the soldiers and the loss of confidence.
There is a clear disconnect between Zelensky's rhetoric and the reality. In his message, he did not mention the difficult battles and difficulties of the Ukrainian army on the front line, but emphasized the belief that Ukraine will become stronger. This deviation in rhetoric has made Zelensky's words even more hollow, making it difficult to gain the support and approval of soldiers with low morale in battle.
At the same time, reports from the Russian side reveal the problems and internal dilemmas of the Ukrainian army. By intercepting the wireless telegraphy of the Ukrainian soldiers, we learned that at least five large-scale forces refused to carry out Zelensky's orders. Soldiers also expressed dissatisfaction with Zelenskyy's reluctance to send additional troops and deliver food. This has left the Ukrainian army facing the problem of insufficient supplies and excessive pressure on soldiers on the front line.
What is even more worrying is that the ** released by the Russian side shows that the Ukrainian war supervision forces have pointed their guns at their comrades. The role of the warlords was supposed to be to guide and encourage the soldiers, but this time it turned into a brutal means of repression. The Kiev side not only did not solve the plight and problems of the soldiers, but also forced them to continue fighting by force. Such an approach will only exacerbate the discontent of the soldiers, leading to more serious consequences.
The gap between Zelensky's rhetoric and the reality has plunged the Ukrainian army into an unprecedented crisis. He is confident in Ukraine's strength, but ignores the real plight of the soldiers on the battlefield. Although the morale and discontent of the army did not develop overnight, the mutiny undoubtedly exacerbated the internal crisis of the Ukrainian army.
The problems of the Ukrainian army are not limited to the war-weariness and discontent of the soldiers, they also face the dilemma of insufficient supplies and personnel shortages. Against this background, Zelensky's speech appears even more hollow and unrealistic. He stressed that Ukraine will become stronger and has failed to solve real problems and improve the mood of the soldiers. On the contrary, the Kyiv side resorted to the method of force suppression to force the soldiers to continue fighting, which only increased the discontent and mistrust of the soldiers.
In the face of war weariness and mutiny among soldiers, what Zelensky needs to do is not rely on empty rhetoric, but effectively respond to the needs and concerns of soldiers. He should address the shortage of supplies and personnel as soon as possible, strengthen the fighting capacity and morale of the soldiers, and at the same time take a more humane approach to the soldiers, understand their plight and give care and support.
Against the backdrop of the increasingly difficult situation in Ukraine, Zelensky must reconsider his leadership strategy and attitude towards soldiers. It is only by building a relationship of empathy and trust with the soldiers that the fighting spirit and loyalty of the soldiers can be truly stimulated. Zelensky must think from the point of view of the soldiers, fully listen to their voices, and take active measures to solve the practical difficulties in the battle. Only in this way will it be possible to rebuild the combat effectiveness and morale of the Ukrainian army and jointly face external threats.