The defense of Mariupol saved the south of Ukraine from being completely cut off from the Black Sea, Oleksandr Pavliuk, Commander of Ukrainian Ground Forces, said in an interview with Radio Liberty on Feb. 18.
After days of rumors and speculation, President Zelensky said the two men had discussed new leadership in the armed forces and that the time for such a renewal is now.
American A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft could assist Ukraine in defeating Russia in the ongoing war, Kyrylo Budanov, Ukrainian Intelligence Chief, said in an interview with CNN on Jan. 31.
The rumor mill went into overdrive on Monday evening after claims made by several politicians and journalists on social media. The president's office has also denied the reports.
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