President Zelenskyy appoints a new military chief after clashes between former Defence Minister Fedorov and outgoing chief Syrskyi sparked public unrest.
On Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced the country's military chief amid ongoing tensions. The outgoing military chief, Syrskyi, had clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov. Fedorov's removal from his ministerial position last week triggered protests across Ukraine. The leadership change comes as the government responds to the unrest linked to these internal conflicts.
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