Zaluzhny: desire to de-occupy territories using Soviet methods drove mobilization into deadlock

Valeriy Zaluzhny, the former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, has expressed concerns that the war in Ukraine has become a struggle not only in terms of technology but also in terms of strategy and doctrine. He argues that focusing excessively on individual technologies and their public relations is a major mistake. Instead, Zaluzhny believes that the Soviet strategy, with its emphasis on occupying territories, has driven Ukraine's mobilization into a deadlock.

With fewer and fewer people willing to join the army, it is clear that Ukraine cannot continue to fight a war of machines against a vast Soviet nation.

Zaluzhny stresses that while recognizing technology as a new weapon, it is crucial to remember the patterns of military development and create new forms and methods of applying it. Only then should organizational changes be made in the Armed Forces to effectively incorporate this new weapon. He points out that the war is no longer solely about drones, as they have become more familiar weapons, but this new reality does not mean the old rules no longer apply.

The modern battlefield demands new doctrines, and Ukraine is already experiencing pressure from intermediaries due to its shift to a new approach to warfare.

This war of technologies is ongoing, and Ukraine is already feeling the systemic pressure caused by the implementation of not only technologies but also a new doctrinal approach to their use. This pressure gives Russia the right to issue ultimatums through intermediaries, potentially leading to a series of crises. Zaluzhny emphasizes the need for a systemic response to Russia's pressure, which must include joint production and the implementation of new technological solutions.

This production should be part of a broader strategy, not just a magical model of weaponry, but an entire new arsenal, including civilian-purpose items, to satisfy defense needs in the age of progress.