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I really really hope he learned from history. Whenever a political leader (or dictator) interfered with army command and installed someone he likes better this often ended up in desaster. You'll permanently see this on the russian side, it was visible on the german side with Adolf directly interfering/commanding. There should be many more bad examples of this.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly confirmed Sunday he is considering dismissing Ukraine's top military official after more than a week of speculation, saying Kyiv needs a change of leadership.
When asked by an Italian news outlet RAI TV to confirm reports he might fire Ukrainian commander in chief Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Zelensky said the Ukrainian people want "a reset" and "a new beginning is necessary" after more than a year of a brutal stalemate with Russian forces in the eastern region of Ukraine.
"I have something serious in mind, which does not concern a single person but the direction of the country's leadership," Zelensky said, clarifying it was a "replacement of a series of state leaders, not just in a single sector like the military."
For more than a week, Ukrainian and American media reports have detailed the rift between Zelensky and Zaluzhny, suggesting the president would dismiss the popular general and military leader of the armed forces and had already informed the general in a recent meeting of his imminent firing.
Zelensky confirms he’s considering dismissing Ukraine’s military chief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly confirmed Sunday he is considering dismissing Ukraine’s top military official after more than a week of speculation, saying Kyiv needs a change…thehill.com
This should not be aired in public.
That said, if you look at the US Civil war, there is an argument to be made that Lincoln's 'interference' was valid and possibly should have been done earlier. There is no 'golden rule'.I really really hope he learned from history. Whenever a political leader (or dictator) interfered with army command and installed someone he likes better this often ended up in desaster. You'll permanently see this on the russian side, it was visible on the german side with Adolf directly interfering/commanding. There should be many more bad examples of this.
‘A Funny Story Happened.’ How A Ukrainian Drone Group Destroyed 21 Russian Vehicles In A Single Raid.
Each wrecked Russian tank or fighting vehicle is the result of training, planning, violence and risk on the part of the Ukrainian troops who wrecked it.www.forbes.com
The Clock Is Ticking As Ukraine Destroys More Russian Vehicles, Faster. The Kremlin Could Run Out Of Fighting Vehicles In Six Months.
In the 705 days since Russia widened its war on Ukraine, Russian forces on average have lost 19 tanks and fighting vehicles a day. On Saturday, they lost 54.www.forbes.com
I totally agree with this, but it has to be said that his performance as leader has been exceptionally good. There is also a case for switching people around. The pressure they have been under must be exceptional.I really really hope he learned from history. Whenever a political leader (or dictator) interfered with army command and installed someone he likes better this often ended up in desaster. You'll permanently see this on the russian side, it was visible on the german side with Adolf directly interfering/commanding. There should be many more bad examples of this.
This line I found funny
Better than the other way round. The elected politicians must have the final say. And Zaluzhnyi is not a god, there are likely many who can step up.Whenever a political leader interfered with army command and installed someone he likes better this often ended up in disaster.
I wonder how much of this is a result of frustration from the precarious situation Ukraine is now in. It went from growing strength to scraping by with what they can while Mordor is massing more forces.I really really hope he learned from history. Whenever a political leader (or dictator) interfered with army command and installed someone he likes better this often ended up in desaster. You'll permanently see this on the russian side, it was visible on the german side with Adolf directly interfering/commanding. There should be many more bad examples of this.
Ukraine inferred to us all in their promotional marketing and communications that 2023 was going to be their big push. Instead they gain about 100 sqkm. Someone has to own that.I wonder how much of this is a result of frustration from the precarious situation Ukraine is now in. It went from growing strength to scraping by with what they can while Mordor is massing more forces.
Agreed. It does look like amateur hour at the Mariinskyi Palace. Even if he's not sacked, Zaluzhnyi's got to resign. As you say, his authority and trust have taken an irreversible, irreparable hit. Seemingly by Zelenskyy's own loose tongue.I think making this a public discussion is a bad idea, as it potentially undercuts Zaluzhnyi's authority and the trust his subordinates put in him.
Agreed. It does a little like amateur hour at the Mariinskyi Palace. Even if he's not sacked, Zaluzhnyi's got to resign.
George Marshall was the brain behind those moves, FDR was a navy man, not a soldier, but he trusted his experts; startingBetter than the other way round. The elected politicians must have the final say. And Zaluzhnyi is not a god, there are likely many who can step up.
Within the first year or so from Pearl Harbour, FDR essentially removed most of the top Generals and Admirals. There were a lot of good leaders waiting for their step.
How about delivering one F-16 instead of committing to more later? When can we expect the first arrivals?
Better than the other way round. The elected politicians must have the final say. And Zaluzhnyi is not a god, there are likely many who can step up.
Within the first year or so from Pearl Harbour, FDR essentially removed most of the top Generals and Admirals. There were a lot of good leaders waiting for their step.