Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Valeriy Zaluzhny urged politicians who are in the rear and talk about the operational situation and alleged preparations for the surrender of the country not to split Ukraine with such statements.

"I want to appeal to politicians who, while in the rear cities, talk about 'treason' and give 'assessments' of the operational situation. With your irresponsible statements, for example, that the enemy allegedly took something without any problems or that the surrender of the country is allegedly being prepared, you insult our soldiers," the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in a message posted on his Facebook page.

He stressed: "The defense forces are heroically resisting the enemy, who was called the second army in the world... The 24th day of our resistance to full-scale aggression is underway. The resistance, which was made possible thanks to national unity, our preparation and motivation."

In this context, Zaluzhny urged: "I appeal to you: do not humiliate our defenders with your 'expert assessments.' It's not you now on the first line of defense. And not your children."

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine added: "Everyone should mind their own business. We are defending Ukraine. You care about its development and do not interfere with us. I invite those who want to defend the country to join the Armed Forces. I urge you not to split the state!"