President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday dismissed Ukraine's military leader Oleksandr Syrskyi following public pressure and named Major General Mykhailo Drapaty as new commander-in-chief.

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…

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