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Zaluzhnyi on Drapatyi’s appointment: It will be very difficult for him, but he will definitely never be ashamed again Ambassador to the United Kingdom and former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi commented on the appointment of Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 17 947 47 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
Drapatyi is new Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of Ukraine – Zelenskyy The current commander of the Joint Forces Group, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, will become Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi. 17 550 202 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in Armed Forces Command Syrskyi dismissal 
Fedorov congratulated Drapatyi on his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of Ukraine and telephoned Syrskyi Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov congratulated Mykhailo Drapatyi on his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He also telephoned Oleksandr Syrskyi to thank him for his work following the President’s decision to dismiss him. 14 323 53 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in Armed Forces Command Syrskyi dismissal 
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi dismissed – Sternenko Oleksandr Syrskyi has been dismissed as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 842 141 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
Syrskyi’s fate has been decided, only question is who will succeed him, - The Guardian Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, may step down from his post in the near future. 10 960 89 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal 
"Under Syrskyi’s leadership, army is being destroyed from within, turning it into organization reminiscent of ’90s organized crime group,’" - Krotevych Bohdan (Tavr) Krotevych, former chief of staff of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", has called for the issue of "inadequate leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" by Oleksandr Syrskyi not to be allowed to fade from the spotlight. He is convinced that as... 9 752 58 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
Syrskyi dismissed as Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of Ukraine – Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Oleksandr Syrskyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 9 481 50 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in Armed Forces Command Syrskyi dismissal "I am handing over army to my successor that not only defends itself but also goes on offensive. I will serve Ukraine until Victory," – Syrskyi Oleksandr Syrskyi has responded to his dismissal from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 9 231 151 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
What is really behind dismissals of Fedorov and Syrskyi? | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Junior Lieutenant Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company in the 23rd Assault Regiment of the National Guard’s 2nd Khartiia Corps, analyses the latest developments live. 9 098 10 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal 
Zelenskyy meets with Fedorov, "decisive meeting" takes place – President’s Office (updated) Presidential communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy had held "decisive meetings" amid protests calling for the resignation of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. 8 530 43 Previously in trend: Staff changes Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal Zelenskyy prepares to sack Syrskyi: Apostol, Drapatyi, Biletskyi, Obolienskyi and Horbatiuk among possible successors – Zhelezniak Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to dismiss Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. 6 549 71 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
"General must go": Ukrainian Armed Forces veteran Koziatynskyi has called on Ukrainians to take to streets to demand Syrskyi’s dismissal Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a member of the ‘Ulf’ medical unit, has called on citizens to take part in protests in Kyiv and other cities demanding the dismissal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. 6 248 109 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
Drapatyi is frontrunner to replace Syrskyi as Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of Ukraine – Bloomberg President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is nevertheless considering dismissing Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi amid mass protests, with Joint Forces Grouping Commander Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi emerging as the leading contender for the post. 6 011 24 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
"Bring Fedorov back, sack Syrskyi": protests enter their fourth day in Kyiv, Lviv and other cities. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of Sunday, 19 July, people gathered once again in Kyiv and Lviv to protest, demanding that Mykhailo Fedorov be reinstated as Minister of Defence. There are also calls for Oleksandr Syrskyi to be dismissed from his post as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 5 878 51 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal 
Who is Drapatyi? Ukraine’s commander-in-chief reprimanded three times by Syrskyi // Uncensored. VIDEO Mykhailo Drapatyi has become the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. How does he differ from Oleksandr Syrskyi, why has he earned a reputation as a commander who takes responsibility, and what can realistically be expected from his appointment? 5 287 11 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal Syrskyi is best general at operational-tactical level, but not at strategic level, - Butusov Oleksandr Syrskyi’s strengths lay in planning and conducting individual offensive operations; however, at the strategic level, he was unable to ensure effective defense and command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 813 43 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
Protests for Fedorov’s return and Syrskyi’s resignation continue in Kyiv and other cities for fifth day. VIDEO&PHOTOS On Monday evening, 20 July, Ukrainians took to the streets in several cities for the fifth time to protest against the resignation of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. 4 576 87 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal 
Army is strong and trusts Drapatyi, command is in safe hands, - Budanov President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made an extremely important personnel decision regarding the restructuring of the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 130 30 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
Protest demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement is continuing for third day in Kyiv. PHOTOS On the evening of 18 July, a protest is taking place in Kyiv for the third day running, demanding that Mykhailo Fedorov be reinstated as Minister of Defence. Protesters are also calling for the dismissal of Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 126 17 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal Public’s views have been heard, situation is being handled professionally – Budanov Amid public debate over the latest personnel changes, the authorities have taken public opinion into account, while all decisions are being made with the interests of the state in mind. 4 051 42 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal 
72 per cent of Ukrainians do not support Fedorov’s resignation, whilst 55 per cent support Syrskyi’s dismissal, - poll. INFOGRAPHICS Over 70 per cent of Ukrainian citizens do not support the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as Minister of Defence. Meanwhile, 55 per cent support the dismissal of Oleksandr Syrskyi from his post as Commander-in-Chief. 3 172 69 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal 
"Fedorov = future", "Syrskyi out": third day of protests is taking place in Lviv. PHOTOS On the evening of 18 July, another protest is taking place in Lviv against the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The people of Lviv are also calling for Oleksandr Syrskyi to be removed from his post as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 924 26 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal Media reports of Syrskyi’s dismissal are untrue, he and Hnatov continue to perform their duties – General Staff Reports circulating online, including on social media and in some media outlets, claiming that Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi has allegedly been dismissed are untrue. 2 333 14 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal 
