Official: Zelenskyy Hasn't Fired Army Chief

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The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Despite the confusion and the conflicting reports, a spokesman for the Ukrainian president confirmed that the reports were untrue and that Zaluzhnyi will not be vacating his role.

Establishment-critical narrative

Although the sacking was ultimately not confirmed, this entire episode has only served to strengthen existing suspicions that there are increased tensions and in-fighting at the very top of Ukraine's military command.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 67% chance that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be re-elected president in the next Ukrainian elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

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