Event Brief
Zelenskyy considers sacking commander-in-chief
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Summary: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is considering dismissing the commander-in-chief as protests grow after he fired the defense minister.
WHO: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT: Considering sacking the commander-in-chief amid protests following the dismissal of the defense minister
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Protests have swelled after Zelenskyy dismissed the defense minister.
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