“I grew up on Russian military doctrine and still believe that all military science is in Russia.

I studied with Gerasimov.

I read everything he ever wrote.

He is the smartest of people, ”said Zaluzhny in an interview with Time.

He noted that he keeps the complete works of Gerasimov in his office.

At the same time, he clarified that he is trying to introduce into the Armed Forces of Ukraine elements characteristic of NATO armies.

On August 23, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he had no plans to fire or transfer Valery Zaluzhny.