Zelenskyy Replacing Hugely Popular, Cease-Fire-Friendly General a Huge Gamble as Ukraine War Drags On: Expert

Evelyn Li
By Evelyn Li
February 9, 2024NTD Good Morning
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There was a huge shake-up in Ukraine’s military yesterday, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replacing the country’s military chief—whom many Ukrainians see as a national hero.

This comes after months of speculation about a rift between Mr. Zelenskyy and General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi. The announcement marks the biggest clash in Ukraine’s military since the start of the war.

Replacing Gen. Zaluzhnyi is seen as a huge gamble. It comes at a time when Russian forces are gaining the upper hand—nearly two years into a bitter war.

To dig deeper, NTD spoke with geopolitical analyst and author, Brandon Weichert.