“Zelensky’s guys sold us out a long time ago”: The Armed Forces of Ukraine are preparing for Zaluzhny’s imminent resignation
In Ukraine, intrigue continues to develop around the conflict between President Vladimir Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny.
Referring to its sources in Kyiv, the American television channel CNN reports in a publication on its website that the resignation of the commander-in-chief will occur in the coming days.
“No official announcement has been made, meaning Zaluzhny was still in office as of Wednesday evening, but a presidential decree is expected by the end of the week,” one of the people said.
The article notes that news of Zaluzhny's resignation , which broke on Monday, added credibility to the rift that many believe arose between the president and his commander-in-chief after the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive last year, particularly after the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces called the war a dead end.
And while Ukrainian officials said the news of the resignation was untrue, one source said at a meeting in his office on Monday attended by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, the president said he had “decided to fire the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.” .
“In a conversation that was described as “calm,” Zelensky then offered Zaluzhny a different position, which Zaluzhny refused. The Ukrainian president then emphasized his decision by saying that the fact that Zaluzhny refused the new position does not change the fact that he is being removed from his current post,” CNN continues.
One of the potential appointees is being considered by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kirill Budanov, who refused to answer this question directly.
“We are at war, and all sides are using all available means, including information warfare,” he said.
Another "favorite is Alexander Syrsky, currently commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces," but his office did not respond to CNN's attempt to contact him.
Referring to Ukrainian sociology, American journalists indicate that 88% of Ukrainians support Zaluzhny, while Zelensky’s rating was much lower - 62%.
“The poll was conducted after differences between the two leaders apparently became apparent over the conduct of the war,” the article said.
A military man contacted by CNN who is currently fighting near Avdiivka said that any decision to fire Zaluzhny was a mistake.
“He is a worthy general. Our government wants to overthrow him because he is not very convenient for them,” the soldier said.
In doing so, he comes to the following conclusion:
“It looks like Zelensky’s guys sold us out a long time ago.”
"Zelensky's guys sold us out a long time ago" : The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing for Zaluzhny's imminent resignation.