Zelensky's Intent to Fire Kiev Regime's Top General Zaluzhny. Mutiny in the Armed Forces if He is Removed? - Global Research
Global ResearchFeb 03
Ukraine: Zelenskyy is 'Thinking' About Changing Military Leadership
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The Facts
Following speculation last week as to whether Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy will fire the country's top general, the leader confirmed that he's "thinking" about making changes to senior parts of the military.
In an interview with Italian media published on Sunday, Zelenskyy said he's not only thinking about replacing Valerii Zaluzhnyi — the commander-in-chief — but other top leaders within the country. "I have the rotation of several state leaders in mind," he said, "[n]ot only in one sector, such as the military."
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
After nearly two years of conflict, it is normal for a level of fatigue to set in. However, if Ukraine is to win, the nation must remain united and must stay determined to defeat Russia. As such, if any changes are made by Zelenskyy, it will simply be to reinvigorate the leadership and to give a greater chance to victory.
Establishment-critical narrative
If Zelenskyy ultimately fires Zaluzhnyi, it would spell very bad news for Ukraine. Not only would it confirm that there are major rifts in the country's leadership, but replacing one of the nation's most trusted and experienced leaders by someone less qualified is likely to lower morale for soldiers out in the battlefield.
