Multiple sources, including Ukrainian media, politicians, and a former member of the Ukrainian parliament Boryslav Bereza, are reporting that Valerii Zaluzhnyi has been dismissed from his position as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Journalist Roman Tsymbaliuk and others claim that President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced him with Kyrylo Budanov, the current chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence. However, there is no official confirmation or presidential decree regarding these changes yet. Rumors suggest that General Syrsky from the eastern operational zone might also be considered for the position. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who has the highest approval rates according to polls, has been a pivotal figure in Ukraine's military leadership.
🇺🇦‼️🚨 WOW: Zaluzhny is gone! “Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhny was announced about his resignation, but there is no decree yet” - Verkhovna Rada deputy Goncharenko We are waiting for the official announcement. https://t.co/ForxtDGLKI https://t.co/TvLyN6XZ8U
Rumours in Kyiv say president Zelensky is going to replace general Zaluzhny, Ukraine's commander-in-chief. Two candidates might be considered for this job: general Budanov from Intelligence Directorate and general Syrsky from the eastern operational zone. We'll see how it goes.
From June 2023: “secret polls conducted by Zelensky’s office show they are thinking about using the cult of [Kyrylo Budanov] to counterbalance a perceived rivalry emanating from Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s likeable and independent commander-in-chief.” https://t.co/WiZa8MKskM
🇺🇦‼️🚨 “Zaluzhny was removed. The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be Budanov” - journalist Tsymbalyuk https://t.co/OGTCWsCXEo https://t.co/Kf6ul1qiHU
Okay, so multiple Ukrainian sources are claiming Zaluzhniy has been dismissed from his position of commander-in-chief. Whilst initial rumours seemed dubious, some reliable individuals appear to be confirming this. Such as MP Goncharenko who says resignation was announced to…
There should not be reporting on the rumor that Zelensky dismissed Zaluzhnyi and Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces until it’s officially confirmed Now it’s only a rumor and there is no evidence of it occurring, it’s very big news, and a big negative for Ukraine 🇺🇦
#BREAKING Rumors claim Kyrylo Budanov has been appointed as the new commander in chief of Ukrainian Army. https://t.co/Sy0mbEDjbR
This is spot on. It better not be Syrskyi replacing him. https://t.co/KnMBgkjQrO
Zelensky has reportedly replaced Zaluzhny with (current Main Directorate of Intelligence chief) Kyrylo Budanov as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, according to journalist Roman Tsymbaliuk. No official confirmation yet. https://t.co/CNbips92v5
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇺🇦Reports say Ukraine's top general Valery Zaluzhny has been sacked https://t.co/nhQWMe8DdT
Gen Zaluzhny is not only Ukraine’s Chief Commander but has currently the highest approval rates in Ukraine according to polls. https://t.co/qVbpHn3fZ3
⚡️Kyrylo Budanov has been appointed as the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of 🇺🇦Ukraine instead of Valery Zaluzhny, Ukrainian sources inform https://t.co/A2PPbn2Wq8
🔥🔥🔥 Welcome, New Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Mr. Kyrylo BUDANOV https://t.co/ConNIlvBnk
Various Ukrainian sources, including media and politicians, are claiming that Zaluzhny has been removed from his post as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, possibly to be replaced by Budanov(?). So far no official confirmation.
Ukraine government source, ex-member of Ukrainian parliament, Ukrainian journalist & Ukrainian political consultant report that Zelenskyy fired commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi. There is no official confirmation. https://t.co/JqZvKlwaek… https://t.co/6dnfj9VROP
This is a wild development, and potentially quite concerning for Ukraine. Zaluzhny had frequently feuded with Zelensky's office in recent months, who largely favour UA Ground Forces commander Syrski - a man with a, let's say, uninspiring reputation among analysts and troops. https://t.co/ja7DIe2BYX
🇷🇺🇺🇦‼️🚨 Former People's Deputy of Ukraine Borislav Bereza said that Zaluzhny was removed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian authorities have not yet commented on this information. Still not 100%, but it’s likely. https://t.co/ZND5i0qkCl https://t.co/6UhJy8QfXC
Ex-member of Ukrainian parliament, Ukrainian journalist & Ukrainian political consultant report that Zelenskyy fired commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi. There is no official confirmation. https://t.co/z09YtnzcEU https://t.co/N2UgUzuM9K
Looks like the commander of Ukrainian forces is going to be held responsible for the mistakes of a president who made feckless and foolish military decisions over the general's head throughout the entirety of 2023. This does not bode well for Ukraine https://t.co/D0sCtmqDEq
🇷🇺🇺🇦‼️🚨 Ukrainian information space is full with information relating Zaluzhny’s removal. Still not 100%, but it’s likely. https://t.co/oMj6BdHthe https://t.co/6UhJy8QfXC
Reports circulating that the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Valery Zaluzhny has been sacked https://t.co/j0U1K2hdsK
⚡️Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Zaluzhny was removed from his post https://t.co/x4M9zMFlaN
Ukrainian Commander-in-chief Valeri Zaluzhny has been dismissed from his position, according to Ukrainian media.
BREAKING: Ukrainian media reports that Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhny has been fired by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
JUST IN - Reports say Ukraine's top general Valery Zaluzhny has been sacked https://t.co/KvA130RmfH
Zaluzhny is on his way out. A huge change of command at a key moment in the war. See his essay for us a few months ago: https://t.co/H2SjN0Ef6V https://t.co/BplAozUly9
I’m told by Ukrainian govt source that reports of the firing of top general Valery Zaluzhny look to be true. We await confirmation by presidential order - but this appears to be a done deal.
🇷🇺🇺🇦‼️🚨 Zaluzhny gone? One by one, Ukrainian channels started talking about the removal of Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, from his post. If it’s real, then very interesting internal Ukrainian events await us. https://t.co/uvtZ9nrJLn
‼️BREAKING‼️ There are rumors that Valery Zaluzhnyi has been dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 📍Let's wait for the official confirmation. My thoughts are that there are reasons to dismiss Zaluzhnyi, and believe me, not everything… https://t.co/akHSuzugs8
#BREAKING Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has reportedly been dismissed from his post. Former People's Deputy of Ukraine Boryslav Bereza is the source of the claim. https://t.co/OpQPyRNJCR