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.

A protest against the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister is taking place in Kyiv's Ivan Franko Square for the third day in a row. The protesters are also demanding…

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…

"Fedorov = more Russian deaths, Syrskyi = more Ukrainian deaths." This slogan, neatly written on cardboard, was one of thousands held aloft in Kyiv and across Ukraine as outrage…

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.

Concerned citizens in Kyiv are preparing for a new protest in support of former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov and calling for the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr…

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

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…

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…

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.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities nationwide…

President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 21 dismissed the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The move comes amid ongoing mass protests in Kyiv and…

The firing caps a major crisis for Zelenskyy after Ukrainians took to the streets to call for Oleksandr Syrskyi’s resignation.

Il generale Oleksandr Syrsky è stato rimosso dopo giorni di manifestazioni e proteste a sostegno dell’ex ministro della Difesa

The president’s move comes after days of protests triggered by the removal of his popular defence minister.

Oleksandr Syrsky had led Ukraine’s armed forces since 2024 and played a key role in the defence against Russia’s invasion.