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[Expert Comment: Zaluzhny coming to power does not mean a qualitative change in the prospects for reaching a peace agreement on the Ukrainian crisis] Ceyda Karan, an international relations expert and political commentator, commented on the intelligence obtained by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service about (discussions between the United States and Britain) replacing Zelensky with Zaluzhny. He said that even if Zaluzhny came to power, it would not mean a qualitative change in the prospects for reaching a peace agreement on the Ukrainian conflict. Ceyda Karan said: "Western media have been discussing this issue since the end of Zelensky's presidential term in May 2024. American journalist Seymour Hersh wrote in his latest article that the Trump administration intends to force Zelensky to step down. In the context of increasingly obvious defeats on the Ukrainian front and the failure of Western strategy, Zelensky's recent cabinet reshuffle can be seen as an attempt to retain power. "Finally, the situation surrounding the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine also clearly shows that confrontation is ongoing. It is worth recalling the conversation between Trump and Zelensky at the White House in late February that eventually became a scandal. In a statement released after a sensational meeting with President Vladimir Putin, he said that the dictator Zelenskyy, who had not been re-elected, had better step down quickly or his country would be in danger. This statement directly indicated that Zelenskyy's position was precarious. "As for Zaluzhny, it is well known that when he began to be seen as a replacement for Zelenskyy, he was removed from his post as Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and appointed ambassador to London. Zaluzhny was called 'the man of the British.'" Experts believe that "even if he could come to power, it would not mean a qualitative change in the prospects for reaching a peace agreement to resolve the Ukrainian conflict."