Zelensky and Zaluzhny Frankly: A Very Difficult Situation in the Seven Directions

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In a recent development, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny jointly addressed the nation, shedding light on the challenging situation prevailing at the frontlines.

This announcement was made during the customary evening address by President Zelensky, and Zaluzhny shared additional insights during a telephone conversation with Charles Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Army.

Zelensky outlined seven specific areas where the situation is currently deemed "difficult," namely Avdei, Marin, Artyom, Liman, Kupjan, Zaporizhia, and Kherson directions. The President's revelation came after receiving comprehensive reports from military and intelligence chiefs, though specific details were not disclosed during the address.

During the telephonic exchange with Brown, Zaluzhny selectively mentioned the challenges faced in the Avdei, Kupjan, and Mirin directions. President Zelensky and Zaluzhny underscored the complexity of the situation, emphasizing that it remains under control.

Additionally, the Commander-in-Chief confirmed that despite the challenges, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are actively engaged in offensive operations in specific directions, demonstrating a commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis.

Reports from Ukrainian media suggest a brewing conflict between the president's cabinet and the country's military leadership. Zaluzhny had previously expressed the belief that the frontlines had reached a deadlock, a sentiment not entirely shared by President Zelensky.

This apparent discord has led to speculation about a disconnect between the military assessment and the political stance on the situation. Adding to the complexity, conflicting narratives persist, as the Cabinet of the President of Ukraine denies any intentions to replace the Commander-in-Chief, while the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense refutes rumors about the replacement of three commanders, according to reports from Sputnik.

These divergent statements raise questions about the alignment of perspectives within Ukraine's leadership amid the challenging circumstances. In a recent development, the Minister of Defense of Germany, Boris Pistorius, conveyed that fulfilling Germany's wish to send a million pieces of ammunition to Ukraine is currently deemed unfeasible, introducing an additional layer of geopolitical intricacy to the ongoing situation.

For some time now, the president of Ukraine, Zelenski, has been warning of a possible major attack by Russia, which wants to take advantage of the situation in the Middle East to carry out a major offensive.