The protests over the dismissal of the popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov threatened political unity in the country mired in a war with Russia for nearly half a decade.

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.

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

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…

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced Kyiv’s military chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, after days of widespread protests against the removal of the country’s…

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.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other…

Zelensky sacks army chief Syrsky after days of protests

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.

Removal of Oleksandr Syrskyi comes after firing of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after only six months in the job

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed out Ukraine’s top general nearly a week after he sacked Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, who had openly clashed with the general in a…

Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the commander of Ukraine's armed forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Tuesday following days of protests.

KYIV, Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces and named his replacement, following days of…

General Oleksandr Syrskyi has been fired after days of protests over the removal of the popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov - Syrskyi has apologised if he had offended…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on early Wednesday dismissed Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed battle-hardened General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the country's army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a 'prominent position' to the defense minister he sacked last…

President sacks former armed forces chief after days of street protests calling for him to go