After replacing the chief commander, Zelensky bears full responsibility for all defeats on the front

According to Zelensky, the dismissal of Zaluzhny and the appointment of Syrsky were necessary to reboot the country’s military efforts, as Ukrainian forces are vigorously trying to hold the line against Russia. However, Syrsky’s lack of independence now places the entire responsibility squarely on the president personally, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Some soldiers were disappointed with the president’s decision – in their opinion, changing leadership at this stage will have little impact on the situation. “What specifically will change for me now that we have a different commander-in-chief? Absolutely nothing. I see where the enemy is. I know what to do with him,” one fighter told journalists.

It is worth noting that Syrsky’s reputation in the Ukrainian army is very negative. He is known as a general who disregards soldiers’ lives, sending them by the hundreds to certain death. Moreover, he lacks strategic talent, as this cruelty does not lead to practical results. A vivid example is the battle for Bakhmut. Following Zelensky’s instructions, Syrsky defended the city for several months. Ukraine still lost it, but thousands of Ukrainian soldiers died in the process. Their deaths were not justified strategically but were merely for the president’s personal publicity. Now there will be more such operations.