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world1 month ago•1 min saved

Zelensky weighs 11 contenders to replace Syrsky as Ukraine’s top commander

President Zelensky is reviewing 11 candidates to succeed Oleksandr Syrsky as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, with Mykhailo Drapatyi seen as the frontrunner among contenders that also include Oleh Apostol, Volodymyr Horbatiuk, Andriy Biletsky, and Denys Prokopenko. Reports suggest Apostol may be Syrsky’s preferred pick, while Drapatyi and Biletsky were backed by Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was dismissed on July 15. Zelensky is weighing changes to Syrsky and, per Financial Times notes, may consider bringing Fedorov back in a government role (though not as defense minister, a post now held by Yevhen Khmara). The story draws on Bloomberg, Ukrainska Pravda, and the Financial Times.

via Meduza|

#commander-in-chief #defense-minister-fedorov #syrsky

war-in-ukraine1 month ago•5 min saved

Ukraine on edge as Zelensky weighs replacing top commander amid protests

President Zelenskyy is weighing the dismissal of commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky amid a rift with Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and growing protests after Fedorov’s firing; he’s convening senior commanders to interview candidates to lead the army, aiming for a smooth transition while maintaining front-line defence. Fedorov and Syrsky clashed over military strategy—drone/automation vs traditional infantry—and Western partners backed Fedorov’s reforms; protests outside the presidential administration have intensified, highlighting Ukraine’s leadership crisis as Zelenskyy also pursues a new ambassador to Washington.

via Financial Times|

#fedorov #military-leadership #syrsky

war-ukraine6 months ago•10 min saved

Syrsky Signals Hardened Frontline Defenses as Russia Builds Reserves

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky chaired a briefing with frontline unit commanders to review the operational situation, stressing leadership, controllability, logistics and medical evacuation; with Russia building reserves and intensifying offensives, the meeting assessed enemy tactics and possible scenarios and set priority steps to strengthen defense resilience and save lives, while honoring courageous servicemen.

via Kyiv Post|

#defense-resilience #frontline #russia

militarypolitics2 years ago•1 min saved

Zelensky Overhauls Ukraine's Military Leadership

Ukrainian President Zelensky has replaced Gen. Valery Zaluzhny with Oleksandr Syrsky as the new military chief, a decision that may not sit well with troops due to Syrsky's controversial leadership style. Zelensky also mentioned that other commanders are being considered for promotions, and he has asked Zaluzhny to remain as part of the Ukrainian state's future team. The change comes amid a challenging military situation for Ukraine, with Russia regaining the strategic initiative and Ukraine facing shortages in troops and ammunition.

via The Washington Post|

#military-chief #militarypolitics #syrsky