Ukraine: President Zelenskyy Fires Army's Commander-In-Chief, Says 'Time For Renewal Is Now'

In a post on X, Zelenskyy thanked Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service. Zelenskyy also discussed possible replacements for the top military job with him.

Updated on: 8 February 2024 10:41 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said he thanks Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service and discussed possible replacements for the top military job. “The time for such a renewal is now," Zelenskyy said.

The statement comes following day of speculation spurred by local media reports that Zelenskyy would sack Zaluzhnyi, a move that would amount to the most serious shakeup of the top military brass since the full-scale invasion.