Zelenskiy’s Ugly Fight With General Exposes Split in Ukraine

Fallout coincides with anniversary of the invasion by Russia
At same time, Putin gives Tucker Carlson his spin on war

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi participates in a state event on the anniversary Russia's invasion of Ukraine, on Feb. 24, 2023.Source: Ukrainian Presidency/Ukrainian Presidency

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By Daryna Krasnolutska

February 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM UTC

Updated on

February 9, 2024 at 3:16 PM UTC

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In the space of five years Volodymyr Zelenskiy has undergone more transformations than most politicians see in a lifetime.

First he was the comedian-turned-president, then he was a wartime hero in military fatigues, and now he risks slipping into the role of embattled leader.