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 Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is holding consultations over the weekend and considering dismissing army chief Oleksandr Syrsky, according to a Financial Times report cited by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig. The report indicates that the crisis in Ukraine's defense leadership is deepening.
Earlier this week, Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a move that triggered widespread protests and criticism from Ukrainian politicians and military officers. The Zioneer reported on the dismissal and the ensuing protests on Thursday and Friday. Fedorov was seen as a key figure behind the military's modernization, particularly in drone and AI warfare, while Syrsky is associated with older tactics that critics say have cost many lives.
The reported consideration of Syrsky's dismissal has not been confirmed by official sources. No decision has been announced, and it remains unclear whether Zelenskyy will proceed with the move.
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