Zelensky fires Ukraine’s top General Syrskyi amid protests over Feud with Defense Minister Fedorov

Ukraine’s leadership crisis has deepened as President Volodymyr Zelensky removes Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi following nationwide protests and growing criticism over his reported feud with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The shake-up comes amid mounting battlefield pressure, demands for military reform, and public anger over wartime leadership. Zelensky has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi to lead Ukraine’s armed forces, signaling a major reset in military command.