"Zelenskyy's Risk: Ukraine's New Army Chief Amid Turmoil"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DW (English)
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has removed Valerii Zaluzhnyi from his position as commander-in-chief of the army and appointed Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi to lead the armed forces. Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyi coordinated their statements on social media, indicating a show of unity despite reports of conflict between them. The US expressed willingness to work with Syrskyi, who is described as an experienced and successful commander. Zaluzhnyi, who oversaw the defense of Kyiv and the recapture of occupied territory, has been rumored to have political ambitions but denies them.