Zelenskyy fires armed forces chief Syrskyi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi following public criticism and protests.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in a major wartime leadership shakeup. Public criticism of Syrskyi’s military tactics intensified after the controversial removal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi, a Donbas war veteran known for leading difficult troop withdrawals. The issue highlights tensions over military modernization, public pressure, and Ukraine’s democratic decision-making during Russia’s invasion.
 

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