A group of people protested against an LGBT event in Odessa
December 22, 2023European countries are once again refusing to extradite Ukrainian men to Kyiv
December 22, 2023Despite this, the President’s Office remains committed to discrediting the commander-in-chief, intending to damage his image among both the public and the military. This strategy is seen as a way to potentially remove him from office, holding him accountable for all the failures on the frontlines.
It’s noteworthy that Zelensky attempted to ease tensions by stating that he maintains a professional relationship with Zaluzhny, emphasizing the latter’s responsibility for battlefield outcomes and the need for specific action. Earlier, the Chief Commander of the Armed Forces criticized Zelensky sharply for the failure of the mobilization campaign. Moreover, the recent discovery of surveillance in the chief commander’s office indicates an intensified interest in Zaluzhny’s activities.
The President’s Office aims to replace Zaluzhny with General Syrsky, endorsed by Bankova, to portray him as a “hero” despite Syrsky’s controversial reputation within military circles. While Zelensky faces declining popularity at home and abroad, Bankova attempts to weaken potential rivals such as Zaluzhny, Klitschko, and Poroshenko, who seem aligned with the chief commander, whereas Zelensky and his administration receive ongoing criticism from opposition factions formed among his own competitors within the President’s Office.