Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country’s capital, and other cities nationwide demanding his removal.
Zelenskyy replaces head of Ukraine’s army amid calls from protesters to do so
Jul 21, 2026 | 4:45 PM