Ukraine's President Zelenskyy commented on media reports suggesting the potential dismissal of General Valery Zaluzhnyi, the commander of the Ukrainian Army, stating the need for a change in the country's leadership direction.
A new poll reveals that Ukrainians place the most trust in the army, and volunteer units and organizations, while political parties, officials, and judiciary entities are the most distrusted.
Ukrainian troops are reducing some military operations due to artillery shells shortage and a drop in foreign aid. Meanwhile, the Pentagon signals the imminent exhaustion of its funds designated for Ukrainian military assistance, expected to run out by 30 December.
It’s explained because women can now serve in positions previously off-limits, like machine gunner, sniper and infantry fighting vehicle commander; and a contract for military service risen from 40 to 60, on par with men.
The head of Slovakia's armed forces visited Ukrainian troops fighting in south as the Ukrainian top brass praised the effectiveness of the Slovak-donated weaponry.