This is one view – Zaluzhny is fighting Zelensky in public. Another one – shared by some of your allies – he is just trying to defend himself. But I am not sure what good this strategy would do him 20/
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WP notes Zaluzhny’s rebuke of Zelensky stance on mobilization
The WP notices this too: Zaluzhny wrote an article calling for mobilizing more troops and upgrading tech, amounting to a rebuke of Zelensky's stance. 19/
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Mylovanov discusses Zaluzhny’s recent public actions with politicians and businessmen
Yesterday, I discussed with some prominent politicians and businessmen Zaluzhny recent public actions. 18/
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Delays in Ukraine between announcement and formal firing of officials
My comment: I view delays differently. It is typical in Ukraine to have a gap between a somewhat official announcement of firing a top official and its actual formal implementation 15/
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Zelensky’s move to oust Zaluzhny appears impulsive and poorly planned.
Zelensky's move to oust the popular Zaluzhny appears impulsive and poorly planned. Delay suggests indecision or disarray in finding a successor. 14/
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Zelensky delays choosing Zaluzhny’s successor, uncertainty remains
Nonetheless, this is what WP says: Four days after telling Zaluzhny he'd be fired, Zelensky still hasn't selected a replacement, leaving Ukraine uncertain about the change.13/
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Mylovanov criticizes WaPo for misunderstanding Ukrainian politics on Zaluzhny firing
The Washington Post is pretty critical about Zelensky decision to fire Zaluzhny. To me it signals lack of u estranging of how politics works in Ukraine and what is feasible. Ukraine is not the U.S. and the politics here is even messier. 12/
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Budanov reportedly does not want the job, Syrsky uncertain
Personally, I have been told that Budanov really does NOT want to job. I am not sure about Syrsky. 11/
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Intel chief Budanov or ground forces commander Syrsky considered, both have drawbacks.
Options include intel chief Kyrylo Budanov, known for special ops, or current ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrsky, though both have drawbacks. 11/
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Zelensky considers new commander to turn war tide
The media writes that Zelensky believes a new commander could help turn the tide of the war, but finding a qualified replacement will be challenging. 10/