Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy fired his commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after rare protests pressured the move following the controversial removal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A spat between the two military leaders spilled into public view, breaking the image of a unified front. Read more from @NBCNews

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires his commander-in-chief after protests and major rift

The Ukrainian president fired his commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on Tuesday, bowing to pressure after the removal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov sparked the fiercest leadership crisis of his presidency.

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Here’s what The #Counteroffensive is reading today:

Hundreds of protesters are chanting in the streets in #Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities to oppose #Zelenskyy’s dismissal of #Defense #Minister Mykhailo #Fedorov in the latest cabinet reshuffle. pravda.com.ua/news/2026/07/16/…

У Києві та низці інших міст вимагають лишити Федорова міністром оборони

Біля Офісу президента у Києві та в інших містах сотні людей вийшли на акції на підтримку міністра оборони Федорова.

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Poland could cut arms aid to Ukraine as a WWII spat continues.

As Poland observes a day of remembrance for the victims of a Ukrainian nationalist military unit, there are increasing signs that it could cut off its neighbour from military aid, even as the war against Russia continues.

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Poland could cut arms aid to Ukraine as a WWII spat continues.

As Poland observes a day of remembrance for the victims of a Ukrainian nationalist military unit, there are increasing signs that it could cut off its neighbour from military aid, …

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