Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests
Ukraine's army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is expected to be dismissed following widespread public protests in Kyiv. Government officials have hinted that the leadership change is a response to societal pressure regarding military management.
Why it matters
Internal political instability and military leadership turnover during an active war could significantly impact Ukraine's defensive capabilities and morale.
Thousands of demonstrators have called for commander in chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to be removed from his post. Thousands of demonstrators have called for commander in chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to be removed from his post. Europe Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff hints government may be about to sack Oleksandr Syrskyi
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ukraine’s commander in chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is widely expected to lose his job amid signs that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bowed to pressure from protesters and will reshuffle the army’s top leadership.
Over the past five days, thousands of demonstrators have gathered outside the presidential office in Kyiv, chanting: “Syrskyi out”. Some have waved cheese graters – a pun on the commander name, which sounds like cheese in Ukrainian.
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