Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed the country's top army commander after days of protests, the BBC reports, in a move that follows the recent removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
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Key facts
- President Zelensky has sacked Ukraine's top army commander, according to the BBC.
- The dismissal follows days of protests.
- The move comes shortly after the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
- Fedorov was described as a popular figure in the role.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country’s top army commander, according to the BBC. The decision follows several days of protests.
The move comes just days after the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who the BBC described as popular. The two dismissals appear to be part of a broader period of upheaval within Ukraine’s defence leadership.
The BBC reported that the sacking of the army commander took place amid the ongoing protests, though the source did not detail the specific grievances behind the demonstrations or the reasons given for the removals.
At the time of reporting, further details about who would replace the dismissed commander, and the official justification for the decision, were not provided in the available source material.
Why it matters
Changes at the top of Ukraine's military and defence establishment can affect the direction and continuity of the country's wartime leadership. The dismissals, coming amid public protests, point to internal tensions at a sensitive time.
Frequently asked questions
Who did Zelensky dismiss?
According to the BBC, President Zelensky sacked Ukraine's top army commander. This followed the earlier removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Why was the army commander removed?
The BBC reported the dismissal came after days of protests, but the available source did not specify the official reasons behind the decision.
Who is Mykhailo Fedorov?
Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine's Defence Minister, described by the BBC as popular, and was removed shortly before the army commander's dismissal.
Timeline
- Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
BBC World: The move comes days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.