President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering replacing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amid calls from protesters to dismiss him, Bloomberg reported on July 20, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

The Financial Times has reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering dismissing Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, amid…

Protesters took to the streets again on July 18 with two demands: reinstate ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and fire Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been holding online calls with corps commanders for two consecutive days amid massive protests, did not discuss Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr…

Il presidente ucraino potrebbe accontentare la piazza e sostituire Oleksandr Syrsky. Gli incontri e i dubbi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hinted at potential changes in the army, as rare wartime protests over the removal of a popular defence minister rocked the…

President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering the dismissal of Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky.

Kyiv protests demand Fedorov's return and Syrskyi's removal. Syrskyi out by July 31, 2026 at 40% YES; by December 31, 2026 at 70.5% YES.

Le président pourrait se séparer du commandant en chef des forces armées ukrainiennes, Oleksandr Syrsky. Une manière pour lui de sortir de la plus grave crise de leadership…

As the protests continue every day, Navy Commander Oleksii Neizhpapa called doubts about the Ukrainian army during wartime "unacceptable," stressing that "the Ukrainian Armed…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spent the weekend signaling he may make a dramatic reversal after mass protests against his decision to fire popular Defense Minister Mykhailo…

Protests in Kyiv demand reinstatement of Fedorov and removal of Syrskyi. Syrskyi out as Ukraine's commander by July 31, 2026 at 66.8% YES.

Another protest over President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov while keeping Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in office is scheduled…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff hints government may be about to sack Oleksandr Syrskyi

Thousands of protesters now gather nightly in central Kyiv, many of them calling out the name of one of Ukraine's most respected generals: "Drapatyi!" The mass protest in the…

President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering replacing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amid calls from protesters to dismiss him, Bloomberg reported on July 20, citing two…

Prezydent Ukrainy rozważa decyzję o zamianie generała Ołeksandra Syrskiego na stanowisku głównodowodzącego ukraińską armią - informują ukraińskie media. Kto może go zastąpić?

One source said Zelensky is likely to appoint Drapaty as Syrsky’s successor, with a decision potentially coming within days. A second source said that 11 candidates are being…

Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's under-fire commander-in-chief

Protesters were angry at Zelensky for sacking former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

As protests target Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky and speculation over a military reshuffle grows, who could replace him? Here’s what we know about the top contenders.