# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbGOklsE_iW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68376152-cgtneurope-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-22T13:45:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he was dismissing Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army, amid an ongoing political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular defence minister.⁣
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The Ukrainian leader announced he was appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty in his place.⁣
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Syrsky, 60, had served in the role since 2024 and was among Kyiv's most experienced commanders, having led the defence of Kyiv at the start of conflict with Russia.⁣
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His removal comes after days of protests in support of ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who accused Syrsky of forcing him out and stalling his attempt to reform the military.⁣
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#Ukraine #Zelenskyy #MykhailoDrapatyi #UkraineWar

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zelenskyy, mykhailodrapatyi, ukrainewar, ukraine

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