Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi following public protests demanding his removal. Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed as the new army chief to lead the ongoing defense efforts against Russia.
Why it matters
This leadership change reflects internal political and social pressures within Ukraine during a critical phase of the war, potentially impacting military strategy and public morale.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities nationwide demanding his removal.
Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief, according to a statement on social media. "Our shared wish is one — victory over the enemy and conditions at the front and in pressure on Russia that would force Russia toward peace," Zelenskyy said.
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