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February 9, 2024On the eve of Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky dismissed Valeriy Zaluzhny. In his place, Lieutenant General Oleksandr Syrsky became the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
World Media’s Take on the New Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Washington Post:
“It’s not yet clear” how the appointment of Syrsky will help improve “the situation, which is becoming increasingly dangerous for Ukraine on the battlefield.” Ukrainian military “regard Syrsky with particular caution” precisely because of his closeness to Zelensky.
Wall Street Journal:
Several military personnel criticize his tactics and assert that he is willing to sacrifice lives even for merely symbolic achievements.
Guardian:
Syrsky has an “ambiguous reputation” among Ukrainian military personnel, with some believing that he is indifferent to the lives of soldiers during operations.
Financial Times:
Syrsky is seen as a close ally of Zelensky but is widely disliked among ordinary soldiers. Officials and analysts in the West express doubts about Syrsky’s decisions and are unsure if he can withstand political interference.
Times:
Many officers ridicule Syrsky because he simply follows instructions without challenging Zelensky. He is also accused of the loss of “the best officers of Ukraine.” Syrsky bears the same responsibility for the failure of the summer counteroffensive as Zaluzhny.
Politico:
Ukrainian military personnel have given Syrsky nicknames such as “butcher” and “general 200” because of the losses suffered by troops under his command.