Moscow, July 20: The decision to dismiss the Commander-in-Chief of… (сырский · украина · отставка)
Moscow, July 20: The decision to dismiss the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Alexander Syrskyi, is being postponed, according to Ukrainian journalist Vitaly Glogola on his Telegram channel. The General Staff of the AFU refuted reports regarding Syrskyi's dismissal.
Consensus
- The dismissal of Alexander Syrskyi as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was reported to be postponed.
- The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces officially denied reports about Syrskyi's dismissal.
- Alexander Syrskyi continues to perform his duties in full capacity.
- Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Glagola cited sources in President Zelensky’s office and the Ministry of Defense regarding potential changes.
Points of divergence
- Glagola stated that negotiations with probable candidates for the position are underway, and a decision will be made within a week, involving several personnel changes. — vesti
- The General Staff of the VСU confirmed that information about Syrskyi's dismissal is false and does not correspond to reality. — vm
- Experts cited a conflict between Fedorov and Syrskyi as a reason for the minister’s resignation, with Fedorov viewing Syrskyi as ineffective while Zelensky trusts him. — vedomosti
- Glagola reported that Syrskyi should be dismissed on July 20, based on sources in the office of President Zelensky and the Ministry of Defense. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (6 sources)
- Ukrainian journalist reports that the dismissal of Ukrainian Armed Forces chief Syrskyi is postponed — Вести
- Ukrainian General Staff refutes rumors of Syris's dismissal as chief of staff — Вечерняя Москва
- Ukrainian General Staff refutes reports on the dismissal of Chief of Staff Syrsok — Ведомости
- Ukrainian General Alexander Syris Should Be Resigned Today, Says Ukrainian Journalist Hagola Citing Sources — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Syrsky, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, may be dismissed on July 20 — Ведомости
- Journalist from Glagol: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrisky, Should Be Resigned on July 20 — Вечерняя Москва