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Zelensky Replaces Army Chief After Protests Shake Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi following days of nationwide protests and political pressure. The decision came shortly after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's removal sparked demonstrations demanding leadership changes within Ukraine's military establishment. Zelensky praised Syrskyi for defending Kyiv during Russia's 2022 invasion while thanking him for years of military service. Fedorov called the leadership shake-up a symbol of change, urging Ukraine to accelerate reforms and correct past mistakes. Fedorov gained widespread support for promoting military innovation, anti-corruption efforts, drone programs, and technology-driven battlefield improvements across Ukraine. Protesters had demanded Syrskyi's dismissal, criticizing his leadership while backing younger commanders viewed as more innovative and adaptable. Zelensky has tasked Ukraine's new military leadership with preparing defence reforms focused on modernization, weapons supplies, and drone capabilities.
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