Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Ukraine no longer possesses the resources to sustain the ongoing conflict.

Key facts
- •Mikhail Galuzin stated that Ukraine has not had its own resources to continue the conflict for a long time.
- •The Russian official claimed the recent management reshuffle was intended to maintain control over Western financial support.
- •Mikhail Drapaty was recently appointed as the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian forces.
- •Galuzin described the personnel changes as an effort by the Ukrainian leadership to retain power.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated on August 11 that Ukraine lacks the internal resources to continue the current conflict. He suggested that recent management changes within the Ukrainian government, including the appointment of a new commander-in-chief, were motivated by a desire to maintain power and access to Western financial support.
Comments on Ukrainian Leadership
In an interview with TASS, Galuzin characterized the recent personnel reshuffles in Kiev as an attempt by President Vladimir Zelensky to retain control. He specifically referenced the appointment of Mikhail Drapaty as the new commander-in-chief, arguing that such changes do not alter the underlying situation regarding Ukraine's capabilities.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).


