Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the leader of the country’s Armed Forces, Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, and appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as his replacement. In a video address, Zelensky expressed confidence in General Syrskyi’s capabilities, citing his successful experience in both defence and offensive operations, including the Kyiv defence and the Kharkiv liberation operations. This announcement marks a pivotal moment for Ukraine’s military leadership, with Zelenskiy also considering other candidates for key positions within the army, signalling a broader rest…
