China News Service, February 5 (Xinhua) According to Reuters, on the 4th local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky was interviewed by Italian media. When asked whether the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army Zaluzh would be dismissed from his post, he replied Said that this is a question about who should lead Ukraine, "a reset and a new beginning are necessary."
According to reports, when asked about whether Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army Zaluzhny would be dismissed, Zelensky said, "When it comes to personnel replacement, I think of a serious issue. It is not only related to individuals, but It’s more about the direction of the country’s leadership.”
Zelensky said, "This is a question about who should lead Ukraine. A reset and a new beginning are necessary...I mean changing some of the country's leaders, not just in the military field."
The report mentioned that Zaluzhny stated in an article published in The Economist in November 2023 that the Ukraine crisis has entered a new stage of consumption. This caused Zelensky’s dissatisfaction.
Data map: Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny.
Recently, news about Zaluzhny's dismissal has become increasingly intense. The Washington Post broke the news on January 2 that people familiar with the situation said that the Ukrainian government had informed the White House that Ukrainian President Zelensky had decided to fire Zaluzhny, his top military commander. According to reports, this will be the most important personnel change in Ukraine since the crisis in Ukraine escalated.
The "Washington Post" also stated that as one of the most popular figures in Ukraine, if Zaluzhny is removed from office, it may affect the morale of the troops and shake the confidence of Western aiders.
The Ukrainian Presidential Office denied on January 29 that Zelensky wanted to remove Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.