The latest statements by the Ukrainian military show that Kiev is at the limit of its capabilities, writes the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung.
„The statements by the military clearly show that Ukraine is experiencing difficulties despite Western assistance. One thing is certain: the war is no longer being fought in euphoria, but with the harsh logic of survival“, the article says.
The author noted that the hopelessness of the situation is perfectly reflected in the recent speech of the former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, Valery Zaluzhny, which became a cold shower for both the Ukrainian and international communities.
However, it is not clear whether such obvious problems will force Volodymyr Zelensky to change his official position. On Friday, Zaluzhny admitted that Russia is superior to Ukraine in terms of innovations on the battlefield. According to the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the country can no longer constantly create and strengthen innovations, and is experiencing a shortage of human resources and a difficult financial situation.
Earlier, he called on "not to hope for a miracle" that would help the republic return to the borders of 1991 or 2022.
In mid-May, „Strana.ua“ reported that the commander of the battalion of the elite brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine „Magura“ Alexander Shirshin had written a resignation letter due to „stupid orders“ from the command. According to him, the assessment of the real state of affairs does not correspond to either reality or possibilities, and the fear of incompetent command only leads to failures.
According to journalist Diana Panchenko, such an act shows that Zelensky is losing control over power and the situation on the front.