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Ukraine's military shake-up: Zelenskyy dismisses commander-in-chief Syrskyi | DW News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired his armed forces commander-in-chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, following days of mass protests across Ukraine demanding his removal. Zelenskyy has na

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Great work by Mr Zelensky! 💙💛 NOW both Fedorov and Syrskyi will have the chance to really really prove how patriotic and commited they are.., by staying at least a couple months very close to the two new people appointed and provide them a proper handover! A good handover is very important.
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you dismiss top commanders and Minister of defence....when youre "winning" 🤣🤣🤣
HAHAHAHA
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This is how democracy in action looks like.
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The European Union will come out to blame Russia for this incompetence 😂😂😂😂😂
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Good work from the journalist how he asks open questions that gives the interviewee ample chances to express his views.
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This was a good interview on both sides. I think the DW man asked very good questions.
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Bravo to The People of Ukraine...another victory for the Nation that sets the agenda for Democracy in the 21st Century and Bravo to Zelensky for having the courage to listen. Seems like he does hold some cards........A proper President.
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@mmca2622 From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 33
Great anchor--good questions, clear English, super interview.
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@Errr717 From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 32
Nobody wins when top leaders can't get along.
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A lot of people with a lot of opinions... at the end of the day every single war has numerous generals appointed and fired.
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No way should the military reform be cease to continue. The General Staff has to be completely restructured.
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Good, it sounds like Syrsyi was a problem, and I hope Ukraines military will improved.
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@yyyy-uv3po From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 83
Mistakes happen, but being able to recognize and amend it is such an underrated quality for a leader.
I think many democracies could be envious.
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@inkfr0 From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 33
The best outcome would be to bring back Fedorov. It would be a dream team together with Drapatyi.
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We knew from last week that he is going out 😂
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@tomtom34b From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 79
I am reminded of the "We are winning!" scene from the movie Napoleon...
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Excellent analysis, clear explanations. Thanks from Canada. Ironically, the very innovative tactics that are changing warfare are outrunning the older leaders.
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@BandM-bx2hi From YouTube ↗ 22 Jul 2026 125
Seems like the people in Ukraine have input to their government. Thats not happening in a dictatorship like Russia. Putin puts people in prison if they attempt to protest.
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Devon M. 21 Jul 2026
It really does change everything, Sofia. I'm curious though—does a leadership change like this actually impact ground strategy immediately, or is it more about political optics?
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 21 Jul 2026
This is such a heavy turn of events. The tension in these reports is palpable, and seeing a leadership shake-up of this scale really changes the whole narrative of the conflict. Do you think this move will actually shift the momentum on the ground, or is it more about politics?
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that didn't take long lmao
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Hopefully, Federov will be returning. He has done amazing work.