Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Top Commander Amid Growing Unrest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed army commander‑in‑chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, a move that follows the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and the protests that erupted across the country.
Syrskyi, 60, has long been seen by many in Ukraine as a Soviet‑school officer wary of the sweeping changes Fedorov had championed. Fedorov, at 35, was lauded for revitalising the armed forces and cracking down on corruption, but his tenure ended amid accusations of an internal clash with Syrskyi.
Street demonstrations erupted following Fedorov’s dismissal, demanding the removal of both officials as part of a broader push for deeper reforms in the Ukrainian military.
The head of the armed forces’ exposure to this conflict underscores the fragile state of command in a nation still reeling from a prolonged war with Russia. With Syrskyi’s removal, questions remain about who will now guide the Ukrainian army’s strategy and reforms.
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