Amidst rising public protests in Ukraine over the departure of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has defended his leadership style, rejecting claims of political interference and amateurism. <\/p>\n
General Syrskyi defended his decision to appoint Robert “Madiar” Brovdi as head of the Unmanned Systems Forces. He noted that he personally presented the candidacy to the President, taking full responsibility for a move that bucked traditional military hierarchies.<\/p>\n
Addressing criticism that he is an “old school” general, Syrskyi emphasized that he has created the world’s first separate branch for unmanned warfare. He argued that drones cannot be effective without the support of artillery, anti-aircraft units, and electronic warfare assets.<\/p>\n
Syrskyi stated that he has no interest in media image-building or political ambitions, focusing instead on 24\/7 war efforts. He expressed surprise at reports of a personal conflict with Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, characterizing their relationship as professional with occasional disagreements.<\/p>\n
The Commander-in-Chief firmly rejected the idea that the war should be viewed as a conflict between two individuals. He reiterated his 40-year military career, emphasizing that a million-strong army is governed by staff commands and formal orders, not via messaging apps.<\/p>\n
Syrskyi addressed public reports that funds meant for soldier salaries were diverted to drone procurement, leading to payment delays. He stressed that a soldier’s pay is a state obligation, not a budgetary reserve, and that the government is working to ensure full and timely compensation.<\/p>\n
He asserted that the General Staff has never worked against the Ministry of Defense. He maintained that his sole focus is fighting Russia, regardless of which minister is appointed by the state, noting that in the military, one follows orders rather than choosing colleagues.<\/p>\n
Protests broke out in Kyiv, Lviv, and other cities on July 16 following reports that President Zelensky would not nominate Fedorov for a new term as Defense Minister. Fedorov later confirmed his departure from the post.<\/p>\n
Protesters have demanded the dismissal of General Syrskyi and the appointment of General Mykhailo Drapaty to lead the Armed Forces. Demonstrations continued near the Presidential Office in Kyiv through July 20, as activists set a deadline for further personnel decisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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