Zelensky Fires Ukraine Army Chief Oleksandr Syrsky in Surprise Move The sudden dismissal of Oleksandr Syrsky as Ukraine's military leader by President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent shockwaves through Kyiv and beyond.
The timing and manner of the change suggest that something more than a routine shift is at play.
Zelensky praised Syrsky for holding strong front line positions, but his removal raises questions about the president's confidence in the army's leadership.