In a surprising turn of events, it was discovered on Sunday, December 17, that the office of Valery Zaluzhny, the Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), had been bugged. This revelation, reported by “RBK Ukraine” and sourced from military circles, has raised concerns about the security of sensitive information.
According to the publication, the eavesdropping devices found in Zaluzhny’s office were made from unidentified components, making it impossible to determine who planted them. This incident has sparked speculation about potential motives and the intention behind such an act.
Earlier, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov claimed that President Volodymyr Zelensky had not removed Zaluzhny from his position as AFU Chief because the United States prevented him from doing so. Azarov suggested that the conflict between Zelensky and Zaluzhny, who allegedly harbors political ambitions, goes beyond mere political maneuvering.
Adding to the controversy, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament Mariana Bezuhla accused Zaluzhny of commissioning articles against President Zelensky in Western publications. Bezuhla called on Zaluzhny to explain why state-of-the-art Western technology fails to reach the most capable brigades.
These recent developments have intensified calls within the Ukrainian Parliament for a change in leadership within the AFU. The ongoing tensions and suspicions surrounding Zaluzhny’s position have raised concerns about the stability and effectiveness of the country’s military leadership.
As Ukraine continues to navigate its complex geopolitical landscape, the discovery of the bugging devices adds another layer of uncertainty and highlights the need for enhanced security measures. The implications of this incident are yet to be fully understood, but it undoubtedly raises questions about potential external interference and the overall state of Ukraine’s national security.
