Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly holding consultations over the weekend and considering dismissing army chief Oleksandr Syrsky, according to the Financial Times as reported by N12. The report also notes that former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, whom Zelenskyy dismissed earlier this week, claimed that Syrsky issued an ultimatum demanding his dismissal.
A new report from N12, citing the Financial Times, adds that former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov claimed army chief Oleksandr Syrsky issued an ultimatum demanding his dismissal, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly considers dismissing Syrsky amid the deepening defense leadership crisis.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today (15:23 Jerusalem), Zelenskyy is holding consultations over the weekend about Syrsky's future. The new report provides additional context, attributing to Fedorov the claim that Syrsky presented an ultimatum — a detail not previously reported by The Zioneer.
The crisis has intensified since Zelenskyy dismissed Fedorov earlier this week, a move that sparked mass protests and resignations, including the deputy commander of the Ukrainian Air Force. The Zioneer has reported on the growing tensions between Zelenskyy and Syrsky, with some analysts assessing that the dismissal of Fedorov, a key architect of Ukraine's drone and AI warfare modernization, could weaken the country's strategic position. The current report, from a single credible source, remains unconfirmed by other outlets.
3 developments
- DevelopingZelenskyy reportedly considers reappointing Fedorov as defense minister day after dismissal
- StrongCriticism mounts in Ukraine against army chief Syrsky over opposition to Fedorov's tenure — reports
- DevelopingThe Zioneer analysis: Zelenskyy's dismissal of Fedorov may be a strategic misstep
- StrongMass protests erupt across Ukraine after Zelenskyy dismisses defense minister
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