ukraine is replacing his Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, according to a top aide to the president Volodymyr ZelenskyAfter a corruption scandal in the ministry came under pressure.
His removal is part of a “consolidate and regroup” as Ukraine prepares to launch a major offensive, potentially marking Vladimir Putin’s anniversary. Russiasaid David Arakhamiya, the parliamentary leader of Mr. Zelensky’s Servant of the People party.
Mr Reznikov will be replaced by Major General Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s GUR intelligence agency – a move Mr Arkhamiya said was “absolutely logical for wartime”.
“Law enforcement agencies at this stage should not be led by politicians, but by cadre law enforcement officers,” he said, adding, “The enemy is preparing to advance. We are preparing to defend ourselves and prepare for our withdrawal.” Have been.”
Mr Reznikov himself insisted that Ukraine was now “ready” and “able to hold back” should a new Russian invasion come on 24 February, just hours before it was made clear that such preparations would include the minister’s His own spirit will be involved for the role. for strategic industries.
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