Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future
Summary
Ukraine is facing protests after President Zelensky dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Supporters want Fedorov back and the dismissal of Army Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, who has defended his record and denied personal conflicts with Fedorov.Key Facts
- President Zelensky removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov last week.
- Protesters have threatened nationwide demonstrations if Syrskyi remains and Fedorov is not reappointed by July 24.
- General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s army chief, denied rumors that he had been fired.
- Syrskyi said he had no personal conflict with Fedorov and apologized if any offense was caused.
- The public debates focus on military contracts, procurement, and mobilization decisions.
- Kyrylo Budanov, head of Zelensky’s office, urged calm and warned against internal conflicts.
- Protesters accuse Syrskyi of following outdated military thinking.
- Syrskyi criticized protests and slogans, saying war decisions require careful work, not public drama.
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