FT: Zelenskyy considers resigning Syrskyi amid protests in Ukraine.… (сырский · отставка · зеленский)
FT: Zelenskyy considers resigning Syrskyi amid protests in Ukraine. The President of Ukraine is contemplating the resignation of Syrskyi following mass protests in Ukrainian cities triggered by the dismissal of Mikhail Fedorov from his post as Minister of Defense, according to Financial Times.
Consensus
- President Vladimir Zelensky is considering dismissing Chief of Staff Alexander Syrskyi.
- The consideration comes after the dismissal of Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov.
- Mass protests have occurred in multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa, following Fedorov's removal.
- Protesters are demanding both the return of Fedorov and the resignation of Syrskyi.
- Zelensky is reportedly holding meetings with military commanders and potential candidates for the position.
- The decision to dismiss Syrskyi would depend on ensuring a smooth transition without compromising Ukraine's defense along the front lines.
Points of divergence
- Journalist Andrey Smolii claims that Alexander Syrskyi has already been dismissed from his position. — tg_tass_agency
- Dmitry Ivaev, a Russian State Duma deputy, suggests Zelensky fired Fedorov to shift blame for military failures and that the 40-day deadline for defeating Russia has expired. — vesti
- Vitaliy Klichko, Kyiv's mayor, called Fedorov's dismissal a 'big mistake' by Zelensky. — vm
- Syrskyi reportedly demanded Fedorov’s removal and presented the issue to Zelensky in an ultimatum form. — kommerant
- Zelensky is considering Syrskyi's dismissal because he has become a 'scapegoat' for protesters after Fedorov's resignation. — riamo
- A source close to Zelensky’s office confirmed that the possibility of Syrskyi’s dismissal is being taken seriously, and that returning Fedorov is unlikely while replacing Syrskyi remains possible. — novaya_eu
- The resignation of Deputy Commander of Air Forces Pavel Yelyzarev occurred one day before the announcement about Fedorov’s dismissal. — vedomosti
Coverage (20 sources)
- Chief of Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrishev has been dismissed, claims journalist Andrey Smoly from TV channel 'Express' — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Bluff begins to crumble: deputy suggests why Zelensky fired Fedorov — Вести
- Klychko Criticizes Zelensky for Dismissing Ukraine's Defense Minister — Вести
- "I was shocked": Klychko calls Fedorov's resignation "a big mistake" by Zelensky — Вечерняя Москва
- Miroshnik compared Zelenskyy to the English queen — Вести
- Zelenskyy fires vice-premier on European integration — Вести
- Mendel: Zelenskyy replaced the government immediately after receiving funds from the EU — Вести
- "Lost an Ally": Fedorov's Resignation Undermines Western Trust in Zelensky — Вести
- Norway Forecasts Consequences of Syrsky's Resignation for the West — Вести
- FT: Zelenskyy considers firing Ukrainian Army Chief Syris on the backdrop of protests — Коммерсантъ
- Zelenskyy to fire Syrso as head of Ukrainian Armed Forces amid military leadership crisis — РИАМО
- Zelenskyy considers firing Ukrainian Armed Forces chief Syrso amid protests - FT — Новая газета Европа
- FT: Zelenskyy considers resigning Syrskyi amid protests in Ukraine — Ведомости
- FT: Zelenskyy may fire Syrso amid rising protests in the country — Вечерняя Москва
- Zelenskyy may replace commander-in-chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces — Вести
- FT: Zelenskyy considers possibility of dismissing Ukrainian Armed Forces chief Alexander Syrsky — Meduza
- Defense Minister is a Personal Problem for Zelenskyy: What Will Happen After the Resignation of Ukraine's Most Popular Cabinet Member? — Новая газета Европа
- "Unsolved Problem": Zelenskyy's Strange Decision Surprised the West — Вести
- Germany Calls Zelenskyy's Decision to Fire Fedorov a Mistake — Вести
- FT: Zelenskyy may fire Fedorov over state procurement contracts — Вести