In his New Year's address, Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine has grown stronger over the past two years of fighting. He called on all Ukrainians to step up and do more to win the victory. However, he did not mention the ** actions of the Ukrainian army, nor did he talk about the current situation on the front and the issue of American assistance. This blind confidence in past achievements has raised questions about what he calls a stronger Ukraine.
This Ukrainian self-confidence has not yet had time to be unleashed, and Russia has published a piece of news that has put Kyiv in a difficult position. The Russian army intercepted a large number of wireless telegraphies of the Ukrainian army on the front line, which included information about the refusal to carry out combat missions. According to the analysis, at least five large-scale forces at once refused to carry out Zelensky's orders. Some soldiers complained that Zelensky was reluctant to send reinforcements to the front line, not even food. The Russian side also released a video taken by a drone**, showing that the Ukrainian army's front-line combat supervisors pointed their guns at their own people. When the Ukrainian soldiers fled the battlefield, the soldiers of the Overseer Brigade threw grenades at them from behind. This implies that Kyiv is using the method of supervising the war to prevent the front-line soldiers from fleeing and forcing them to continue fighting the Russian army.
This series of events on the front line in Ukraine heralds the gradual looming of danger towards Zelensky. The refusal of the soldiers to carry out the orders of Kiev indicates that they have lost confidence in victory. In addition, Zelensky's reluctance to send additional troops and deliver food reflects the plight of the Ukrainian army's tight personnel and insufficient supplies. The soldiers are turning their guns on their own people, is this what Zelensky said about a stronger Ukraine? Is this an unleashing of anger on Russia?
Instead of solving the problem of combat fatigue of soldiers and solving the problem of troops, the Kyiv side has resorted to high-pressure means and forced soldiers to continue fighting by force. They imposed measures to prevent soldiers from fleeing. However, this way could lead to a mutiny. When the soldiers are endlessly oppressed, they may start an uprising to end the conflict in their own way.
Judging by Zelensky's statements in his New Year's address and the actions of the Kiev side, it is necessary to reassess his leadership. At a critical juncture in the face of a mutiny crisis, does Zelensky have the ability to stabilize the situation, ease tensions and save the morale of soldiers?
First, Zelensky's blind self-confidence casts doubt on whether he really understands the realities of the conflict. There was a lack of reference to past operations in his rhetoric, nor was there direct communication with the front-line situation facing the soldiers. Such unrealistic rhetoric can cause soldiers to doubt his leadership, further weakening their morale.
Secondly, Zelensky's inaction in terms of troop reinforcements and ** has put soldiers under more pressure and confusion. Discontent built up among the soldiers, and even evolved into distrust of the command. This circumstance shows that Zelensky's decision-making and leadership skills in conflict resolution are flawed.
In the end, the coercive measures taken by the Kiev side may backfire. Using force to force the soldiers to continue fighting, while ignoring the real pain and pressure in the hearts of the soldiers, may lead to more serious ** effects. The war-weariness of the soldiers deepened, and even an uprising could occur, making the situation even more complicated and dangerous.
Therefore, it is crucial to reassess Zelensky's leadership. Only through appropriate responses and concrete actions can the pressure on the soldiers be relieved, morale can be rebuilt, and the situation in Ukraine can be further stabilized.
Zelenskyy's mutiny crisis shows that the war in Ukraine is not progressing as he would have liked. His blind self-confidence and operational inaction in his New Year's address led to disappointment and tension among the soldiers, further complicating the conflict. The Kiev side should not only focus on strategic goals and external image, but also pay more attention to the actual plight of the fighters and look for ways to solve problems. Reassessing Zelensky's leadership and taking practical measures to address the problem of war weariness and inadequacy of troops will be the key to Ukraine's victory in the war. Only on the basis of internal stability and the restoration of morale can Ukraine truly achieve its so-called stronger and move towards victory.