Zelensky fires head of Ukraine military

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, amid widespread public protests demanding a shift in top military leadership. Many citizens saw Syrskyi as emblematic of an outdated leadership style, with some critics even calling him “the butcher-commander-in-chief.” This move underscores the significant public pressure on Zelensky to reshape military leadership, reflecting broader tensions and expectations about how Ukraine’s military should be led amid ongoing conflict.