I think the more likely explanation is that certain members of his political coalition have screwed up and that he feels he can't afford to lose them right now. It looks like he's chosen to prioritise for short term political convenience over long term good governance, which I think is a bad move.
that could well be.. it *does* feel more likely. and it could be one of those bad moves that's the best of a bunch of bad moves, no good move being available. ( I don't put good people on super-human pedestals. Everyone makes mistakes. )
The FT have just published an interesting article about Zelensky's right hand man and the controversy around him. (gift article - first 3 readers get past the paywall) on.ft.com/459vbzB
missed it. thanks though..