President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 5 that he discussed “strengthening the state policy on veterans” with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, likely referring to the resignation of Veterans Affairs Minister Yuliia Laputina. “With all due respect to the minister, this is a management issue only. Ukraine needs strength, fresh energy, and sufficient leadership in every sphere,” Zelensky said in his evening video address. “We must win this war. And do the maximum this year, even more than possible.” Laputina submitted her resignation to the Ukrainian parliament earlier the same day. According to C…