Rumors of a feud between Ukraine and the commander-in-chief have been simmering since last summer. And now, these rumors are about to become a reality: US Deputy Secretary of State Nuland's surprise visit to Kyiv further adds to the veracity of rumors that Zelensky plans to remove Zaluzhny. Based on the current situation, it is very likely that Zaluzhny will be sent to the United Kingdom as ambassador, which also means that his political career will come to an end.
According to Yevgeny Shevchenko, a deputy to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny has agreed to serve as ambassador to the United Kingdom and will therefore be removed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian army.
"Being sent to a foreign ambassador is tantamount to a political retirement and generally not coming back," Shevchenko said. This is the usual practice in Ukraine. I'm going to let down those who support Zaluzhny. "Zaluzhny was born in 1973 and graduated from the Odessa Military Academy. He has been in this position since his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in July 2021. After the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022, Zaluzhny actively organized troops to fight against the Russian army, successfully thwarted the Russian army's "quick victory" plan, and introduced the Russian-Ukrainian war into a brutal war of attrition.
In terms of strategic and tactical command, Zaluzhny did not make any obvious mistakes. Given the disparity in national strength between Ukraine and Russia, even with the support of NATO, it is already the best outcome for Ukraine to be able to stalemate with the Russian army. If it were not for Zaluzhny's proper command, the Ukrainian army would likely have been defeated at the beginning of the war.
A protracted war of attrition is not good for Ukraine, especially with reduced U.S. aid, which makes it difficult for Ukraine to continue to support the war against Russia.
There are two main reasons for the removal of Zelensky from Zaluzhny in Ukraine. The Ukrainian army is unfavorable, which leads to the deterioration of the war situation, and Zelensky needs a scapegoat to take responsibility. There are political differences between Zelensky and Zaluzh. According to various sources, Zelensky is inclined to defend the interests of the United States, while Zaluzhny is more concerned about the national interests of Ukraine. Despite the poor performance of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield, Zaluzhny's popularity has risen significantly in Ukraine, even surpassing Zelensky.
Zelensky must replace Zaluzhny so that he does not pose a political threat to himself.
US Deputy Secretary of State Nuland's recent surprise visit to Kyiv has caused unease among the Ukrainian authorities. This also reflects Zelensky's status as a "spokesman for American interests". According to reports, Nuland plans to nominate the head of the Main Directorate of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Kirillo Budanov as the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, which will mean a major change in US strategy in Ukraine.
Zaluzhny is a real military man, while Budanov is an intelligence ** and is more inclined to take extreme measures. It is difficult for Ukraine to resist the offensive of the Russian army on the frontal battlefield, so it may turn to terrorist attacks and other means to change the tide of the war.
Nuland's rhetoric hints at the danger of the Ukrainian strategy. If Ukraine continues to expand terrorist attacks on Russian military facilities, and even attacks on nuclear power plants and other vital facilities, the Russian-Ukrainian war may escalate into World War III.
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