Posted 11/27/2023, 1:36:00 PM
Ukrainian MP Criticizes Top General Over Pre-Invasion Defense Priorities
- Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuhla accused General Zaluzhnyi of arguing against drones and communicating with US partners in 2021
- Bezuhla alleges Zaluzhnyi said "drones are not needed" and few were included in defense procurement before invasion
- MP complained about lack of independent assessment of military operations and "unpunished" generals
- Bezuhla has made accusations against Zaluzhnyi previously, said military leadership "must go"
- Her statements picked up by Russian propaganda; Ukrainian officials outraged and call them a "crime"