Oleksandr Syrsky
Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, awards Ukrainian fighters of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" in the Soledar direction on July 2, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
  • A new poll shows Ukrainians trust the former top commander, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, more than his successor, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky.
  • The poll reflects public opinion after President Zelenskyy's push for new military leadership.
  • Syrsky, despite past military victories, faced criticism following a high-casualty battle.

Ukrainians trust the former top commander, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, far more than his successor, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, according to a new poll conducted after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hopes of new leadership revitalizing his military and the war effort.