President Volodymyr Zelensky fires Ukraine's military chief in major shakeup nearly 2 years into war
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.

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2 developments- Feb 5, 2024Zelensky considers a major shakeup of Ukraine’s leadership, beyond expected ouster of military chief
- Feb 8, 2024President Volodymyr Zelensky fires Ukraine's military chief in major shakeup nearly 2 years into war
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