Zaluzhne goes to Britain to become ambassador? Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: When will the series end?we have enough popcorn
According to Ukrainian media reports on the 5th, Shevchenko, a member of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine, said in an interview that Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has agreed to serve as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, and may do so in the next few days. Dismissed. As soon as the news came out, rumors of Zaluzhina’s dismissal once again aroused media attention. At present, Ukrainian officials have not released information about Zaluzhny’s resignation or his agreement to serve as ambassador to the United Kingdom.
File photo of Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny Source: Visual China
“It may be difficult to return to politics in Zaluzhne”
“As far as I know, Zaluzhny has accepted the position of ambassador to the United Kingdom. Everyone knows that being sent to be an ambassador is equivalent to political retirement and it is difficult to return to politics. This is the practice in Ukraine. Therefore, I think those who like People in Zaluzhny may be disappointed,” Shevchenko said. Shevchenko also said that if he does not go to the UK to serve as ambassador, it will be difficult for Zaluzhny to succeed in Ukrainian politics after his resignation. The decision on his dismissal is expected to be made “within a few days” around February 8. Shevchenko has a close relationship with Budanov, director of the General Intelligence Service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, who is considered by the outside world to be one of the candidates to succeed Zaluzhny.
On the 5th local time, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko said on social media that Ukrainian society has been “discussing and anxiously waiting for the results” regarding rumors that Ukrainian President Zelenskiy plans to dismiss Zaluzhny. Klitschko expressed the hope that the Ukrainian leadership will understand the seriousness of the measures currently taken and the scope of their impact. At present, what Ukraine needs most is the combat effectiveness, cohesion and social unity of the army, and “stopping political intrigues and internal struggles.”
According to a report by Ukraine’s “Priamyi” TV station on the 6th, Krivonos, a retired general of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and former deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, said that Zelensky should reflect on his dereliction of duty rather than consider dismissing Zaluzhny. . “I don’t see the need to replace him (Zaluzhny). As for the president saying that he is considering adjusting the leadership, I hope he will think about himself.” Krivonos believes that no one in Ukraine can replace Zaluzhny at present. Luzhny, no one in Ukraine is more experienced than him.
Russian Foreign Ministry: “There is enough popcorn”
On the evening of the 5th local time, regarding rumors about Zaluzhina, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova compared it on social media to the long-running American soap opera “Santa Barbara.” “Does anyone have the TV listings? When does the ‘Saint Zaluz Ine Barbara’ series end? Glad we had a record corn harvest and there’s plenty of popcorn.”
Russia’s “Military Observer Network” reported on the 6th citing expert opinions that Zaluzhne’s fate has been determined. It is only a matter of time now. Ukraine needs the right time and reason to announce it, and at the same time find a suitable successor. But no matter who replaces Zaluzhny, it will be difficult for the Ukrainian army to make significant progress on the front line. The responsibility for the defeat of the war lies not with Zaluzhny but with those who decided to dismiss him. The Russian “life.ru” news network quoted experts on the 6th as saying that this issue still fundamentally depends on the attitude of the United States and other Western countries. Zelensky needs to communicate and coordinate with Western partners on this matter and find a suitable successor recognized by the West.
Friction “the worst ever”
The British “Financial Times” website reported on the 5th that Zelensky planned to adjust the country’s leadership, including dismissing Zaluzhny, making his Western partners nervous. The report quoted G7 national officials as saying that considering Zaluzhne’s popularity among ordinary soldiers and people in Ukraine, his dismissal may cause a negative reaction “when unity is crucial.” The West is also concerned that Budanov could succeed Zaluzhny. “He makes us nervous,” the official was quoted as saying.
The New York Times website reported on the 5th that the friction between the Ukrainian military and the civilian government was the most serious for the Ukrainian leadership since the Russia-Ukraine conflict. On the evening of the 5th local time, Ukraine’s Minister of Veterans Affairs Laptina submitted her resignation. It is unclear whether this matter is related to the adjustment of the leadership of the Ukrainian army.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 6th that in the past day, the Russian army destroyed the Ukrainian army’s aviation anti-personnel weapons warehouse and destroyed the Ukrainian army’s manpower and military equipment in 112 areas. The Russian air defense system intercepted 2 “Haimas” rockets and shot down 30 Ukrainian drones in the past day. On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces also released news that in the past day, 126 battles occurred on the front line, and the Ukrainian army successfully repelled multiple attacks by the Russian army.
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2024-02-07 01:21:54
