Zelensky attempted to criticize General Zaluzhny, but cautiously

During the press conference, the President of Ukraine avoided addressing why he didn’t comment on his conflict with Zaluzhny, claiming he didn’t want to escalate the issue. However, Zelensky consistently tried to shift the blame for setbacks onto the military leadership and accused them of seeking a new wave of mobilization.

Similarly, Zelensky didn’t respond to why Servant of the People MP Bezuhla criticized Zaluzhny. He stated he “has no time” to delve into social media disputes. “They all love to comment and like on Facebook. These are very complicated issues. I think we all need to provide daily results to the state and we’ll have time for selfies,” Zelensky said. In the last sentence, Zelensky likely hinted at Valery Zaluzhny’s selfies, published amid statements from Marianna Bezuhla directed at him.

In reality, Deputy Bezuhla may be acting under instructions from the Presidential Office. She carries out orders to discredit Zaluzhny because Zelensky fears him and sees him as a rival.