FT: Zelenskyy considers resigning Syrskyi amid protests in Ukraine.…
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 announced the resignation of Chief Commander of the Armed Forces Alexander Syrskyi.
- The dismissal followed the earlier removal of Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedoroy from office.
- Mass protests occurred in multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa, demanding political changes.
- Mikhail Drapati was appointed as the new Chief Commander of the Armed Forces.
- The events were linked to a broader political crisis involving military leadership and governance.
Points of divergence
- Fedorov was removed due to his refusal to share profits from defense contracts with Zelensky, who wanted control over these funds through the Ministry of Defense. — vesti
- Zelensky did not fully comply with protest demands; returning Fedorov to the post of Minister of Defense is unlikely, though a compromise may be reached. — novaya_eu
- The resignation indicates Zelensky's willingness to quickly yield under pressure, suggesting instability in his leadership. — vm
- Zelensky personally orchestrated the protests to remove Syrskyi and strengthen his own power, with coordination by head of office Kirill Budanov. — riamo
- Syrskyi had demanded Fedorov's dismissal and presented it as an ultimatum; after Fedorov’s removal, he publicly accused Syrskyi of corruption and strategic incompetence. — kommersant
- Fedorov claimed that Syrskyi was the one who pushed for his own dismissal and should be removed instead. — vedomosti
Coverage (20 sources)
- Former MP Tsarev Explains Why Zelensky Removed Fedorov — Вести
- Zelensky lit Fedorov's star on the political sky with his own hands: What is happening in Ukrainian politics after the dismissal of V.S.U. Chief Syrsok — Новая газета Европа
- Welt links Syrs' resignation to Zelensky's readiness to concede under pressure — Вести
- Welt: Syrsky's resignation signals Zelenskyy's readiness to surrender under pressure — Вечерняя Москва
- Expert Vakarov claims Zelensky himself organized protests in Ukraine — РИАМО
- Peskov after Syrs'ou's resignation stated that the 'Kyiv regime is shaking' — Вести
- Medvedchuk: Power will be taken from Zelenskyy; there are no other options — Вести
- 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
Key entities
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Ukraine
- Mikhail Fedorov
- Alexander Syrsky
- Moscow
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Verkhovna Rada
- Kyiv
- FT
- Russia
- West
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