Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who served as commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces. The firing was made under pressure from citizens who protested in cities around the country to change top military leadership. For protestors, Syrskyi represented an older style of leadership with one protester referring to him as “the butcher-commander-in-chief.” Protestors had two key demands: dismiss Syrskyi and reappoint former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. #zelenskyy #ukraine #protest
After a week of nationwide protests over the direction of Ukraine's military strategy in the ongoing war with Russia, the Ukrainian military has a new commander, Mykhailo Drapatyi. Here's what to know.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to replace Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked widespread protests and criticism from the public and political figures alike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to replace Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked widespread protests and criticism from the public and political figures alike. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a move that has sparked protests and criticism from servicemen, civil society, and members of parliament. Zelensky has proposed Major-General Yevhenii Khmara as the acting defense minister, citing his experience. IMPACT: The decision has led to public outcry, with protesters chanting slogans such as “Hands off Fedorov!” and “Stop sabotaging victory!” taking to the streets in Kiev and other cities. Many Ukrainians view Fedorov as a…Open
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was viewed as an innovator of the country's successful use of drones, but he clashed with the traditional military establishment.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the tables on Russia.
