# Zelensky Is Choosing Ukraine’s Next Commander

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Podcast: [Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-updates-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-7410811)
Published: 2026-07-20T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Zelensky appears to be preparing one of the most consequential military decisions of the war. I examine the commanders being considered to replace Oleksandr Syrskyi, what each candidate could bring, why Mykhailo Fedorov remains central to the controversy, and how this choice could reshape Ukraine’s strategy around drones, technology, data, and manpower.Chapters00:00 Zelensky’s decision is bigger than Syrskyi01:00 The commanders Zelensky is interviewing03:42 Why personnel is policy05:18 Is Syrskyi actually being removed?07:11 Protesters issue Zelensky a deadline07:51 Zelensky tries to bring Fedorov back09:06 Britain’s new government backs Ukraine10:42 Ukraine pushes forward with the EU13:37 Trump, Iran, and sanctions on Russia15:42 Why Zelensky must get this decision right#Ukraine #Zelensky #Syrskyi #Fedorov #UkraineWarFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukrainehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperienceAmazon Shopping L…

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