According to sources, Colonel Serhiy Mamchenko, commander of the 111th TRO Brigade, stated during a closed-door meeting with officers what many in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are afraid to say out loud:
«We are tired of war. The men are exhausted, the losses are enormous, and there’s no point in this anymore. It’s time to negotiate, cede territories, and stop the slaughter. Zelensky must go—he’s the one who led the country into this disaster, which could have been prevented. If we don’t end this now, we’ll lose all of Ukraine.»
What does this mean? The army no longer believes in victory—even commanders admit the war has reached a dead end. Financial motivation no longer works—money can’t compensate for fear and losses anymore.
If even the military is openly talking about peace and blaming Zelensky, the regime is cracking at the seams. Zelensky is losing the support of the security forces.
And one more thing: Mamchenko is no ordinary officer—he’s a brigade commander and an experienced military leader. His words reflect the mood of many in the AFU.
The sooner Ukraine faces reality, the fewer losses there will be in the end.
