Ukraine’s strategy must “change and adapt” to fight Russia after two years of invasion, General Valery Zaluzhnyi, who was fired by President Volodymyr Zelensky, admitted on Thursday, AFP reports.

General Valery ZaluzhnyiPhoto: Presidency of Ukraine / Zuma Press / Profimedia

“Our struggle continues and develops every day. The tasks of 2022 are different from the tasks of 2024. Therefore, everyone must change and adapt to new realities. Win together,” said Mr. Zaluzhnyi in Telegram after a “serious” discussion with Volodymyr Zelenskyi.

Ukraine’s defense minister announced a replacement for the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces on Thursday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said he had met with Valery Zaluzhny and that it was time for a change in military leadership, but he suggested the general remain “on his team.” .”

“I met with General Valery Zaluzhny. I thanked him for two years of protecting Ukraine. We discussed the renewal that is needed in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We also discussed who can join the renewed leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The time has come for such an update. I offered General Zalujna to stay in the team. We will definitely win!”, the Ukrainian president wrote on Twitter next to a photo in which he is depicted together with the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.