White House Reacts to Dismissal of Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief

White House Reacts to Dismissal of Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief

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FEB 2024

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Zelenskyy is the sovereign leader of Ukraine. While the US appreciates him keeping Washington informed of his decisions, it was purely his to make and the US will continue to work closely with whomever he decides to have in his top leadership.

The White House

Establishment-critical narrative

While the White House says this was solely Zelenskyy's decision to make, it nonetheless highlights the influence and power of the US on Ukrainian decisions. It's unimaginable that a leader of another country would have done the same.

Metaculus Prediction

Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

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