On July 21, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed General Oleksandr Syrskyi from his position as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces. This decision followed several days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities across the country, where demonstrators called for his removal.
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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy dismisses army chief amid protests
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed General Oleksandr Syrskyi from his role as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces. The dismissal comes after widespread protests in Kyiv and other cities demanding Syrskyi's ousting.
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