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Zelensky dismisses Fedorov and Syrskyi amid military leadership conflict
In August 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the dismissal of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi due to a conflict over the division of responsibilities. Zelensky expressed support for Fedorov and offered him various roles, while defending Syrskyi against criticism, which he deemed exaggerated.
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24 August
23 August
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