As Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky assumes his role, he must reckon with a grim calculus: When does the cost of defending ground outweigh any benefit gained by inflicting pain on the enemy?
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky Takes Over at a Fraught Time for Ukraine’s Military
Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky is taking a job vacated by a general who is well-regarded by the army, in what is widely perceived as a politicized shake-up of Ukraine’s military leadership.
Zelensky Removes General Valery Zaluzhny, in Ukraine Military Shake-Up
Gen. Valery Zaluzhny led the effort that thwarted Russia’s initial assault on Kyiv. But his troops have struggled to make progress recently, and tensions have mounted with the civilian leadership.
Turkey’s Central Bank Chief Steps Down Amid Long Inflation Battle
The government swiftly replaced her and said the change did not reflect a policy shift for the country, where annual inflation is about 65 percent.
Ukraine’s Latest Challenge: Festering Tension Among Top Leaders
Rampant speculation that President Volodymyr Zelensky will fire his top military commander has consumed Ukraine’s capital at a precarious moment in the war.
Macron’s New French Cabinet Features Veteran Politicians and Some Surprises
A reshuffle brought in a handful of new ministers, including a high-profile conservative and a Europe-focused foreign minister. But several key officials remained.
French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, Resigns
Élisabeth Borne, only the second woman to occupy the position in France, stepped down as President Emmanuel Macron tries to inject fresh energy into his second term.
French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, Resigns
Élisabeth Borne, only the second woman to occupy the position, stepped down as President Emmanuel Macron tries to inject fresh energy into his second term.
China Appoints Adm. Dong Jun as Defense Minister
The promotion of Adm. Dong Jun may calm uncertainty after the unexplained disappearance of the previous minister, Gen. Li Shangfu.
Senators Hold Up 43 Biden Diplomatic Nominees as Crises Roil World
The State Department says the monthslong blockade has damaged U.S. national security. Several Republican senators have objected to advancing the slate of nominees.