In Britain, they reported on US pressure on Zelensky because of attempts to dismiss the head of the GUR

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky did not dismiss the head of the main intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense Kirill Budanov (included in the list of terrorists and extremists in the Russian Federation) due to pressure from the American embassy in Kiev. This was reported on July 17 by The Spectator magazine, citing a senior European diplomat.

"Only pressure from the American embassy in Kiev prevented the resignation," the publication says.

According to the newspaper, Zelensky tried several times to dismiss Budanov, presumably because of his growing popularity.Газета.Ru ".

"Now 47% believe that Ukraine will be a depopulated country with a ruined economy. A separate survey showed that 70% of Ukrainians also believe that their leaders are using the conflict with Russia for their own enrichment," the publication added.

Structural changes: Ukraine is waiting for changes in the government

Most of the ministers will be dismissed on July 16.

Former Verkhovna Rada deputy Spiridon Kilinkarov said on the same day that the United States intends to strengthen its influence in Ukraine. According to him, Kiev offers Washington access to Ukrainian combat drones in exchange for the purchase of American weapons.