Ukraine’s top commander, Zaluzhny, officially out
Ukraine’s top commander, General Valery Zaluzhny, has been officially removed from his position, marking the latest development in a complex power struggle between him and President Volodymyr Zelensky. The move has left a void in leadership at a critical time when Ukraine continues to face Russia’s ongoing invasion. While Zelensky did not immediately announce a successor, speculations suggest that Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, the head of military intelligence, could be a potential candidate.
As an observer, I am left contemplating the motivations behind this decision. Is it a carefully calculated move with long-term strategic implications, or is it merely a political power play to target the most popular figure?… Continue reading