@anderspuck@osma@mok0@randahl@DeeGLloyd According to Simon Shuster's book (The Showman), Zaluzhny didn't want to take that chance, but thought that all forces should be concentrated on the Southern front in order to make a strategic breakthrough (which never materialized). I've no idea who was right or whether such a breakthrough was possible, but that was clearly what the Russians were counting on happening.
The head of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery #Zaluzhny resigns.
"I am proud of everyone in the Armed Forces of Ukraine who protect the future of our children. All soldiers, sergeants and officers. I bow my head to all those who gave their lives for Ukraine and freedom. We will remember and take revenge for everyone."
Oleksandr #Syrsky is the new Commander of the Armed Forces.
Nearly 70% of Poles favor starting negotiations with #Ukraine and #NATO on the need to extend air defenses to the border and shoot down Russian missiles flying toward Poland, Rzeczpospolita reported, citing an IBRiS Center poll.
During a meeting with #Zelenskyy, #Zaluzhny outlined the problems his likely successor would inherit if the general were fired, The Washington Post reported, citing a Ukrainian official.
Zaluzhny made clear why a quick change in #Ukraine 's position on the battlefield is unlikely.
#Ukraine’s popular army chief Valery #Zaluzhny was called to a meeting at the president’s office on Monday and told he was being fired, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, following weeks of growing speculation over tensions between Volodymyr #Zelensky and his top commander.
A formal announcement has not been made, however, a presidential decree is expected by the end of the week.
Ukraine: Zelensky may soon oust military chief Zaluzhny - @asiatimes
There is little doubt that Russia will be successful. While the Ukrainian army may be able to delay the Russians, it lacks any ability to stop them cold. If Ukraine tries to bring in extra forces to bolster its chances, it will open itself up to Russian threats elsewhere along the line of contact.
Avdeevka, no matter its importance, is just an excuse for Zelensky. He needs loyal people around him as his situation becomes more precarious. His European and American allies, who still say they want to give him what he wants in arms and financial aid, understand that Ukraine can’t stand up to Russian military pressure.
Putting aside the credibility, or lack thereof, of any imminent Russian threat to Europe, the US is changing its policy and is recognizing that it cannot win a conventional war against Russia. (Which also means that it can’t win a conventional war against China, maybe not even Iran or the minuscule Houthis.)
Huge geopolitical implications if true.
This conflict is showing that western military power is nothing more than a business enterprise. Its military industrial complex the largest and most corrupt institutional network in the world.
Zaloujny dépasse Zelensky en termes de confiance électorale.
Selon les données d'une récente enquête sociale, le commandant en chef des forces armées ukrainiennes est « digne de confiance » et « plutôt digne de confiance » par 82 % des électeurs, contre 72 % pour Zelensky.
La popularité de #Zelensky est en baisse, mais pour l'instant, le président sortant remporterait les élections en cas de second tour : 42% des personnes voteraient pour lui. Mais #Zaluzhny ne serait pas loin derrière. Et dans certaines régions, la situation inverse est déjà observée. À #Kiev, par exemple, il devancerait Zelensky de 12 %.
#Ukraine army commander #Zaluzhny's advisor killed in explosion:
"Under tragic circumstances, my assistant and close friend, Major Gennadiy Chastiakov, was killed... on his birthday... an unknown explosive device detonated in one of his gifts." https://t.me/CinCAFU/597
Forget about war fatigue: It will be a long war
by @anderspuck
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In the Economist's interview General #Zaluzhny said some dramatic things: Captain Nielsen reflects on the context of Zaluzhny's comments, and what he was really trying to say.
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Anders Puck Nielsen is a military analyst and Naval Captain at the Royal Danish Defence College. He studies the Russian military since well before the 2022 invasion.