German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has decided to sack the head of the German armed forces, Eberhard Zorn, after his recent controversial comments on the actions of the Russian military in Ukraine, reports Bild.
In September last year, Eberhard Zorn doubted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces would be able to effectively resist Russian troops. In particular, he said that Ukraine was carrying out counterattacks, but could not repel Russia on a broad front.
The 63-year-old military official also claimed that the Russian army could open a second front in Moldova, near Kaliningrad, in Finland or in Georgia.
According to media reports, Zorn, who has held the position since 2018, will retire early on Thursday. He will be replaced as Inspector General of the Bundeswehr by Major General Karsten Breuer.
