Ukraine's Former Defense Minister Exposes Rift: Following General Syrskyi's Command Won't Defeat Russia
After being dismissed by Zelenskyy, Ukraine's former defense minister Fedorov has openly revealed his deep rift with Ukrainian military chief General Syrskyi.
On the 16th, Fedorov published a lengthy article criticizing Syrskyi for "not thinking about how to defeat Russia," but instead "constantly scheming to divide Ukraine," and called for an urgent replacement of the Ukrainian military commander in order to "defeat Russia."
Overall, Fedorov’s lengthy article largely confirms previous revelations by The Economist: the Ukrainian defense minister known for using homemade drones to bomb Russian oil refineries genuinely looks down on traditional officers like Syrskyi. He believes Syrskyi’s method of conscripting civilians and filling frontline positions simply won’t work against Russia—and only fuels growing public resentment within Ukraine. To win the war, Fedorov argues, Syrskyi must be replaced, and drone development must be massively accelerated.
How should one put it…
It's true that Fedorov’s strategy—using drones to attack oil refineries, strike Russia’s economy, and force Putin to seek peace—has achieved notable battlefield results. But drone tactics alone cannot solve all problems.
A simple logic stands out: Without Syrskyi constantly conscripting soldiers and sending troops to hold the front lines, could Fedorov have remained so safely in the rear, building drones to bomb Russian oil refineries?
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870868839592073/
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