Our President @ZelenskyyUa dismissed our Commander in Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It was announced by the Minister of Defence Umerov.
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Zelenskiy fires top Ukraine army commander in Kyiv update
Volodymyr Zelenskiy fires top Ukraine army commander – our latest from #Kyiv by
@shaunwalker7
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Ukrainians: Freeing Territories at What Cost?
Ukrainians must answer this question: Is liberating occupied territories a priority? Yes – but then they must prepare for many soldiers to die in the process, as there is no other way. At the very least, they must try to give Ukraine a chance.
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Ukraine-Russia POW exchange reported
Rumors suggest Ukraine and Russia are conducting a new prisoner-of-war exchange today. Reportedly, it involves 100 for 100 this time. Awaiting our troops' return home.
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Ukrainian operators call Challenger 2 best tank, praise optics and speed
"The Challenger Two is the best tank in the world" – according to its Ukrainian operators.
— Jimmy Rushton (@JimmySecUK) 8 février 2024
Particular praise is given to its optics/thermal sights, the accuracy of the gun, and its reversing speed – particularly in comparison with old Soviet models. https://t.co/EliOdd9ShB"The Challenger Two is the best tank in the world" – according to its Ukrainian operators. Particular praise is given to its optics/thermal sights, the accuracy of the gun, and its reversing speed – particularly in comparison with old Soviet models.
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Syrskyi’s appointment signals respect from top leadership despite OSINT dislike
People in the OSINT community seem to strongly dislike Syrskyi but the fact that he was chosen for this role shows that he's respected among the top leadership, including by Zaluzhny himself
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Zelensky demands realistic 2024 action plan for Ukrainian Armed Forces
Volodymyr Zelenskyi: I expect the following changes in the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the near future: A realistic, detailed action plan of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for 2024 should appear on the table. Taking into account the real situation on the battlefield now and
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Political pushback in Ukraine as sign of vibrant democracy
Now, let’s see if there is political pushback from opposition in Ukraine. I think there will be a limited one, which is a sign of a vibrant democracy rather than polarization and infighting. 6X
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Zelensky Thanks General Zaluzhny for Two Years, Offers State Role
Zelensky thanked General Valeriy Zaluzhny for two years of defending Ukraine and offered him to continue being part of the Ukrainian state team (whatever that might mean, likely, an advisor, and a nominal role) 5/
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Zelensky reassures support from top commanders amid fears of Zaluzhny loyalist pushback
The way I read this last message is that there are (justified or not) fears that people loyal to Zaluzhny might push back. I have even heard the word “coup”, although I 100% don’t believe it. So, Zelensky is sending a message that top and well respected commanders are with him 4/