commander-in-chief
Coverage of commander-in-chief in the Nexus archive.
- ‘You Messed Up – Fix It’: Kyiv Protesters Demand Fedorov’s Return on Day Nine
Thousands of protesters in central Kyiv continued their ninth-day rally, welcoming the removal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi but demanding the return of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister. Demonstrators vowed to maintain pressure until their primary demand is met.
- Trump pays respects to 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
Trump paid respects to four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East. The ceremony is considered one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.
- Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine military chief
Ukraine's president dismissed the top military general amid widespread protests triggered by the removal of a popular defense minister. The new commander-in-chief, two decades younger than his predecessor, signals a generational shift in wartime leadership.
- Syrsky Dismissed as Commander-in-Chief, Drapaty Replaces Him
President Zelensky announced Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrsky, following protests and speculation about military leadership changes.
- Zelenskyy considers sacking commander-in-chief as protests swell
Zelenskyy is considering dismissing the commander-in-chief amid growing protests. The crisis in the military follows his dismissal of the popular defense minister.