Perhaps, but that aside many people in Ukraine feel that something is moving on Zaluzhny
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Uncertainty about long-term love for Zaluzhny
Many would say they support Zaluzhny, but whether this love is long lived – that is unclear.
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Luhansk Border Guard held out the longest
The Luhansk Border Guard Detachment was the longest-serving law enforcement unit to defend the regional center in eastern Ukraine.
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Ukraine forms ‘Revenge’ brigade near Luhansk border
A brigade of the 'Offensive Guard' named 'Revenge' has been established based on the Luhansk border guard detachment. The unit's combat capabilities have been bolstered with armored vehicles and artillery, and its soldiers have undergone training abroad, according to the State Border Guard Service.
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Massive Outage of Mobile Operators and Internet Providers in Russia
Reports of disruptions in mobile operator and internet provider services in Russia. Residents of major Russian cities are reporting problems accessing all domains in the RU zone, as well as popular applications. Websites of banks, mobile operators, marketplaces, and search engines are down.
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FT reports Syrsky and Budanov as potential Zaluzhny replacements
FT writes that potential replacements include ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrsky and military intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov, both of whom are closer to Zelenskyy. Zaluzhny is credited with key Ukrainian successes against Russia. I have heard similar rumors too 8/
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Zaluzhny’s dismissal risks army morale and Western partners
Zaluzhny enjoys widespread popularity and trust among both Ukraine's military and general population. His dismissal could negatively impact army morale at a critical juncture of the war. It could also unsettle Ukraine's Western partners. 6/
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Zelenskyy offered Zaluzhny defense adviser role, refused; dismissal decided
FT says that Zelenskyy offered Zaluzhny a new role as a defense adviser, but Zaluzhny refused. Sources indicate Zelenskyy made clear Zaluzhny would be removed regardless. A decision was made to dismiss him, but it may be delayed due to the uproar the move has caused. 4/
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Zelenskyy reportedly planning to replace top general Zaluzhny
Anyway, FT writes that Zelenskyy is preparing to replace Zaluzhny nonetheless. He has served as commander-in-chief of the armed forces since 2021. This would be the biggest shake-up of Ukraine's military leadership since the full-scale invasion began. 3/
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Ukrainian media falsely reported Zaluzhny’s firing; president denies.
Everyone cited their anonymous sources in the government and military. Ukrainian media went on record saying the commander is fired. Then an hour later the office of the president officially denied that Zaluzhny is fired. So media and opinion leaders apologized and reversed 2/