Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering replacing commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amidst public protests and internal military tensions. Demonstrators in Kyiv have called for Syrskyi's dismissal and the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, the popular former defence minister, who was sacked following a disagreement with senior military leaders. Fedorov, credited with modernising Ukraine's army and improving battlefield momentum, reportedly had significant differences with Syrskyi, though Syrskyi publicly downplayed these as professional disagreements. Zelensky confirmed a rift between the defence ministry and senior military figures last week, acknowledging his role in the lack of unity. Joint Forces chief Mykhailo Drapatyi is among 11 potential candidates being considered to replace Syrskyi, who has served as commander-in-chief since February 2024. In fullUkraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests over sacking of defence ministerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why another Ukrainian army chief is set to lose his job
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering replacing commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amidst public protests and internal military tensions. Demonstrators in Kyiv have called for Syrskyi's dismissal and the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, the popular former defence minister, who was sacked following a disagreement with senior military leaders. Fedorov, credited with modernising Ukraine's army and improving battlefield momentum, reportedly had significant differences with Syrskyi, though Syrskyi publicly downplayed these as professional disagreements. Zelensky confirmed a rift between the defence ministry and senior military figures last week, acknowledging his role in the lack of unity. Joint Forces chief Mykhailo Drapatyi is among 11 potential candidates being considered to replace Syrskyi, who has served as commander-in-chief since February 2024. In fullUkraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests over sacking of defence ministerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
