In a significant reshuffle of military leadership, Ukraine and Russia have seen changes in their defense establishments. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed the dismissed Defense Chief, Valery Zaluzhny, as the new Ambassador to the UK, following his release from military service allegedly "for health reasons", alongside former Chief of the Ukrainian General Staff, Sergej Shaptala. This move has sparked discussions about Zelensky's political maneuvers. Concurrently, in Russia, following the sinking of another Black Sea Fleet warship by Ukrainian forces, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov was reportedly dismissed as the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy. Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev, previously the commander of the Northern Fleet, has been appointed as the acting commander-in-chief. These leadership changes come amid ongoing tensions and military engagements between Ukraine and Russia.
❗️NOT YET OFFICIAL❗️ Looks like Commander of Air Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk was dismissed from his post The new Commander will be announced soon... Thank you for service! 🫡 https://t.co/B9kb5fwoJt
⚡️ The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Nikolai Yevmenov, has been relieved of his duties, according to Russian media reports https://t.co/1eCCgWUR10
👀❌ Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Nimolai Yevmenov, was dismissed, according to Russians. Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev was temporarily appointed in his place. 😂 Whether this is connected with numerous losses in the Black Sea fleet is not clear... https://t.co/ePSH3kPYuR
Changes at the Russian Navy. https://t.co/07ThlvwUOt
Just days after Ukrainian forces sunk another Black Sea Fleet warship, The commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov (left), has reportedly been dismissed. Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev (right), has been appointed as acting commander-in-chief. https://t.co/0yTHcTi2ZO
The commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov (left), has reportedly been dismissed. Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev (right), has been appointed as acting commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy. https://t.co/U2IUdewWQO
Russian Telegram channels report that Aleksandr Moiseyev has allegedly been appointed acting commander of the Russian navy. No official announcement has been made. Previously, Moiseyev was the commander of Northern Fleet. Earlier, in mid-February, the Russian media rumored… https://t.co/3x71ZI3UnL
‼️Unconfirmed (officially). The head of RuNAVY admiral N.Evmenov resigned, admiral A.Moiseev (head of the Northern Fleet) was promoted as a new head of RuNAVY. https://t.co/Aio2ZWDEIe
Former Chief of the Ukrainian General Staff released from military service ▪️ Sergej Shaptala, the former Chief of the Ukrainian General Staff, as well as the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, were dismissed allegedly "for health… https://t.co/UtCqF5hL3i
Zelensky outplayed Zaluzhnyi, if not killing, then definitely lowering the general’s political standing. Appointing him ambassador to the UK & discharging him as a man “unfit for military service” is brutal. Yet, it might be that the president was the only one playing politics.
Zelensky Appoints Fired Defense Chief As New Ambassador To UK https://t.co/fKDG1qi9Mm