Ukraine’s Zelensky Fires Military Chief Amid Nationwide Protests, Appoints Successor
Following mass protests demanding change, President Volodymyr Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s armed forces commander-in-chief.
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Following mass protests demanding change, President Volodymyr Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s armed forces commander-in-chief.
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Oleksandr Syrskyi is removed as commander-in-chief days after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's ousting sparked nationwide unrest.
BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:35 PMworld
The attack killed one person and wounded several others in Kyiv as Ukraine responded with drone strikes on Russian logistics facilities near Moscow.
ABC Australia News | Jul 19, 2026, 6:29 AMworld
Drone attacks targeted major Russian online retailer's warehouses in Tambov and Moscow regions, causing multiple casualties and damage.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 12:37 PMworld
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is ousted amid wartime protests, while President Zelensky reshuffles government during critical military operations. Meanwhile, global oil tensions persist following a contested Memorandum of Understanding.
France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 1:15 AMworld
Following the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, protests erupted in Kyiv, with many soldiers and veterans voicing strong criticism of the decision amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
BBC World | Jul 17, 2026, 9:50 PMworld
Protests continue in Kyiv following President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to remove Mykhailo Fedorov, a defence minister credited with modernizing Ukraine's military but who clashed with traditional military leadership.
France 24 English | Jul 17, 2026, 9:46 PMworld
President Zelensky urges unity as ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov publicly criticizes the army's top commander amid widespread protests.
France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 9:03 PMworld
President Volodymyr Zelensky's unexpected removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked protests and unrest among Ukraine's military and civil society amid confirmed tensions with the military leadership.
BBC World | Jul 16, 2026, 2:43 PMworld
Thousands in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities demand reinstatement of the popular defence minister amid government reshuffle by President Zelensky.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 8:02 AMworld
Mykhailo Fedorov steps down after leading military reforms and drone warfare expansion during Russia's invasion; resignation follows prime minister's departure and ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks.
France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 8:34 PMworld
Overnight attacks saw Russia strike Ukrainian cities Odesa and Sumy, while Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea, escalating the conflict.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 9:19 AMShowing 1-12 of 12 articles.