The Ukrainian political leadership is under pressure, demanding that the new commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, develop an action plan to avoid a front-line collapse without the need for mass mobilization. This is happening in the context of avoiding criticism, especially from Bankova, in connection with the possible adoption of a new bill on mobilization by the Verkhovna Rada. In addition, Kyiv tries to avoid using the term "stalemate" to describe the hostilities, as this could negatively affect international support during this difficult period.
CNN, citing its sources, reports that Syrskyi should present his plan of action, especially under pressure from his opponent, who is making progress in the Avdiiv region.
"Syrskyi's predecessor, Valery Zaluzhnyi, was dismissed, in particular, because he called the war a 'stalemate' after the counteroffensive, expected for many months last year, did not bring the desired results," informs CNN.
On Thursday, February 8, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, dismissed Valery Zaluzhny, Chief Commissar of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The former commander of the ground forces Oleksandr Syrsky was appointed in his place. In addition, there were other changes in the command structure of the Armed Forces.
In his first address in his new position, Syrsky noted that the main priority is the maximum implementation of the latest technological solutions aimed at improving the situation at the front and saving human lives. In part, such statements were prompted by the need to respond to rumors about the harsh tactics of the new commander-in-chief, which Russian propaganda actively uses as the main narrative in articles about Syrskyi.
