Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
Zelenskyy on Thursday named Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces, to lead the military, replacing Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
Zaluzhnyi led military operations against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But he was reportedly at odds with Zelenskyy over issues, such as how to interpret battlefield situations.
Analysts say the major personnel shakeup will affect how Ukraine fights against Russian forces.
Zelenskyy on Thursday named Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces, to lead the military, replacing Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
Zaluzhnyi led military operations against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But he was reportedly at odds with Zelenskyy over issues, such as how to interpret battlefield situations.
Analysts say the major personnel shakeup will affect how Ukraine fights against Russian forces.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed a new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi. He replaces Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who led military operations against Russia's invasion but reportedly had disagreements with Zelenskyy on battlefield interpretation. The personnel
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240209_03/
Date: Feb. 9, 2024
Created: 2024/02/09 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 17:58
Last Read: 2024/02/09 15:11