Ukraine’s Defense Ministry In Turmoil

Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine's defense minister.Photographer: Ethan Swope/Bloomberg 

 RFE: Ukraine Sends Mixed Messages Over Defense Ministry At A Sensitive Point In The War 

Intense fighting in eastern Ukraine between Russian and Ukrainian troops continues as Kyiv sends mixed signals over a possible reshuffle at the Defense Ministry amid expectations of a major Russian offensive in the coming weeks. 

Almost a year into the conflict, sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine late last February, a battle for the city of Bakhmut rages, as well as in areas around it, such as the towns of Soledar and Vuhledar. 

“The battles for the region are heating up,” according to Donetsk Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko, who said “the Russians are throwing new units into the battle and eradicating our towns and villages.”  

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Update: Ukraine’s defense ministry in turmoil at key point in war (NYPost)  

WNU Editor: There has been a lot of news coverage that there will be a reshuffle in the Ukraine Defense Ministry (link here). And now I am reading reports that Ukraine defense chief’s removal is on hold amid security risks and the rapidly deteriorating situation on the eastern front. Bottom line. This is not the time to change your senior leadership.

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