Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering removing armed forces commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, according to a report by the Financial Times. The reported move comes after protests and several days of upheaval surrounding the country’s military leadership.
If carried out, the decision would represent a major change at the top of Ukraine’s armed forces. Syrskyi has been one of the most closely watched figures in the military command structure, so any leadership shift would draw immediate attention inside Ukraine and abroad.
The Financial Times report points to growing pressure around the military leadership as unrest and scrutiny have intensified. While no formal decision was described as final, the report suggests Zelenskyy is actively weighing a significant shake-up.
The development underscores how sensitive military leadership has become amid a period of instability around command issues. For now, attention remains on whether Zelenskyy will move ahead with a dismissal or keep the current command in place.
