Today, Gen Zaluzhny! has given a lengthy press briefing. Key 5 points
The character of war in 2024 will differ significantly from that of 2023. “We have identified [key] problems and identified about 90% solutions to those problems”, says Gen Zaluzhny.
The military command did not provide the political leadership with specific figures re: the mobilization of new recruits. The 500K is an estimate of total manpower needs for 2024, which would cover (1) current shortfalls; (2) setup of new units; (3) expected losses in 2024.
Gen Zaluzhny believes that Western partners will sustain their support for Ukraine so that the newly-mobilized servicemen will have sufficient weapons: “I am certain that Western partners will stay by our side”.
Zaluzhny supports the proposed legislative change to discharge the defenders who have fought for 3 years only on 2 conditions: (1) sufficient reserves to replace them, and (2) the situation on the battlefield does not flare up.
Gen Zaluzhny compares the already-devastated #Marinka to Bakhmut, and explains the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops to its town limits: “The lives of our servicemen are more important to us”.