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Ukraine’s president appoints new army leader at pivotal moment in war with Russia

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Newest development Feb 9, 2024 · 3 reportsUkraine shakes up its military leadership

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced his top army general on Thursday in what amounts to a major shake-up of the country's war strategy as the conflict with Russia gri

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  1. Zelensky considers a major shakeup of Ukraine’s leadership, beyond expected ouster of military chief

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Names this update

    Ukraine’s president appoints new army leader at pivotal moment in war with Russia

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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    Ukraine shakes up its military leadership

    Headline from NPR ·

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  1. Local News 8

    Zelensky considers a major shakeup of Ukraine’s leadership, beyond expected ouster of military chief (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Pierre Meilhan and Andrew Carey, CNN (CNN) — President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is considering replacing many of Ukraine’s leaders, including the head of the military, to “reset” the country’s path nearly two years since the full-scale Russian invasion.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Zelenskyy may dismiss Ukraine's top general in broader military leadership shakeup (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Word of Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi's possible firing already has shocked the nation fighting a war to end Russia’s invasion and also worried Ukraine’s Western allies.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Zelensky signals a shake-up of Ukraine’s military leadership is imminent at a critical point in the war with Russia (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Ukrainian president said he is thinking about removing Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the popular commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces.

  4. The Columbian

    Ukraine’s president appoints new army leader at pivotal moment in war with Russia (opens The Columbian)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced his top army general on Thursday in what amounts to a major shake-up of the country's war strategy as the conflict with Russia gri

  5. New York Post

    Ukraine’s Zelensky tells top general it’s time for someone new to lead the army (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ukraine’s top general on Friday and told him it was time for someone new to lead the army.

  6. Delaware Public Media

    Ukraine's Zelenskyy replaces the army's leader almost 2 years into war with Russia (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service as commander-in-chief and appointed Сol. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi to lead the army.

  7. New York Times

    Zelensky Removes His Top General, in Major Shake-Up of Ukraine Military (opens New York Times)

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    Gen. Valery Zaluzhny led the effort that thwarted Russia’s initial assault on Kyiv. But his troops have struggled to make progress recently, and tensions have mounted with the civilian leadership.

  8. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Who is Ukraine's new army chief appointed by Zelenskyy? | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Who is Ukraine's new army chief appointed by Zelenskyy?

  9. Al Jazeera

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy names new army chief after dismissing Zaluzhnyi (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    President Zelenskyy thanks General Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his service, says he should remain ‘on his team’.

  10. Minneapolis Star Tribune

  11. The Daily Caller

    Zelenskyy Fires Ukraine’s Top Commander As Kyiv’s Military Problems Get Worse (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is replacing the country's top military commander as Kyiv's war effort against Russia continues to face problems.

  12. WFMZ Allentown

    Ukraine (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced his top army general in what amounts to a major shake-up of the country’s war strategy as the conflict with Russia grinds into its third

  13. ABC 7 San Francisco

    President Volodymyr Zelensky fires Ukraine's military chief in major shakeup nearly 2 years into war (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Ukraine's top commander, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi's replacement will be Oleksandr Syrskyi.

  14. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Zelensky fires Ukraine’s military chief in major shakeup nearly two years into war | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Victoria Butenko, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Andrew Carey and Christian Edwards Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the

  15. France 24

    Ukraine's Zelensky names new top general in dramatic military shakeup (opens France 24)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday appointed commander of the ground forces Oleksandr Syrsky as the country's new army chief, in a dramatic military shakeup nearly two years into Russia's…

  16. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Zelenskyy fires Ukraine army leader in major shake-up (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Zelenskyy appointed Сol. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, to lead the army.

  17. UPI

    Zelensky fires Armed Forces Commander in Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Thursday that he has removed Armed Forces Commander in Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi from his post, but suggested the seasoned general could play an important role in future mil

  18. Seattle Times

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy taps ground forces commander as new leader of army (opens Seattle Times)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Ukraine’s top general and told him it’s time for someone new to lead the army.

  19. KESQ Palm Springs

    Zelensky fires Ukraine’s military chief in major shakeup nearly two years into war (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Victoria Butenko, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Andrew Carey and Christian Edwards Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the dismissal of Ukraine’s top commander, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, in the biggest military shakeup since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion almost…

  20. The Guardian

    Volodymyr Zelenskiy fires top Ukraine army commander (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Valerii Zaluzhnyi to be replaced by commander of land forces, Oleksander Syrskyi

  21. Fox News

    Zelenskyy fires top general as war with Russia nears second anniversary (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced top army commander Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi as part of a national refresh of leadership.

  22. NBC News

    Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s top general (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired his top general, Valeriy Zaluzhny, a dramatic shake-up of the country’s military amid its war against Russia.

  23. Portland Press Herald

    Zelensky appoints new army leader at pivotal moment in war with Russia (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The Ukrainian president appointed Сol. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, to lead the army.

  24. Insider

    A new top commander is replacing Ukraine's 'Iron General,' and he's taking the job at a tough time (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Zelenskyy has tapped Oleksandr Syrsky to lead Ukraine's armed forces, a major shake-up in military leadership.

  25. Washington Examiner

    Zelensky replaces top military official, names new top commander (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday his decision to replace Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, who had been Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine since July 2021, with Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky.

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