"Zelenskyy's Risky Move: Ukraine's New Army Chief Amid Russia War"

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy replaced the country's top general, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, with Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi in an effort to reinvigorate the war effort against Russia, which has been deadlocked for almost two years. The change comes amid shortages of ammunition and personnel, as well as a struggle to maintain support from Western allies. Zelenskyy aims to prevent stagnation on the front line and find new solutions to retain and develop the initiative in the conflict.
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- Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky Takes Over at a Fraught Time for Ukraine’s Military The New York Times
- Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky fires Ukraine’s top military commander Times of India
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- Removal of Ukraine's 'Iron General' is one of Zelenskyy's biggest gambles Atlantic Council
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