LBCI

Ukraine commander-in-chief calls to 'focus on war' amid defence minister row

World News

16-07-2026 | 10:01

Share

Share

Ukraine commander-in-chief calls to 'focus on war' amid defence minister row

Ukraine's army chief on Thursday called for national focus on the war against Russia amid signs of a split in the military hierarchy over the dismissal of reformist defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

"We need to focus on the war and on an effective strategy," commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky, who clashed with Fedorov, said on social media.

But one of Ukraine's top soldiers, Joint Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapaty, said the army "needs change" in a rare public intervention, as he thanked Fedorov for "not being afraid to tackle issues."

AFP

World News

Ukraine

Russia

Zelensky calls for army 'unity' amid criticism for removing defence minister

Previous

Recommended For You

Zelensky calls for army 'unity' amid criticism for removing defence minister

08:27

Zelensky calls for army 'unity' amid criticism for removing defence minister

Kremlin: We remain in contact with Iran, concerned about impact of escalation on global economy

06:17

Kremlin: We remain in contact with Iran, concerned about impact of escalation on global economy

UN atomic agency calls killing at Ukraine power plant 'unacceptable'

05:23

UN atomic agency calls killing at Ukraine power plant 'unacceptable'

Protests across Ukraine against removal of the defense minister: AFP, local media

03:26

Protests across Ukraine against removal of the defense minister: AFP, local media

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Macron urges calm after activist's death sparks political clash

2026-02-15

Macron urges calm after activist's death sparks political clash

UNIFIL: Israeli army halted convoy near Naqoura, raising concerns over access and supplies

2026-04-15

UNIFIL: Israeli army halted convoy near Naqoura, raising concerns over access and supplies

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discuss Middle East situation in phone call

2026-03-08

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discuss Middle East situation in phone call

Trump says in 'final throes' of Middle East peace deal

2026-06-09

Trump says in 'final throes' of Middle East peace deal

Videos

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Syrian Interior Ministry source tells LBCI: Weapons shipment allegedly destined for Hezbollah intercepted

1

Syrian Interior Ministry source tells LBCI: Weapons shipment allegedly destined for Hezbollah intercepted

After Rome talks: Lebanon-Israel framework enters execution phase with first pilot zone withdrawal

2

After Rome talks: Lebanon-Israel framework enters execution phase with first pilot zone withdrawal

Blasts heard near US consulate in Iraq's Erbil: AFP

3

Blasts heard near US consulate in Iraq's Erbil: AFP

LBCI sources: Lebanon to coordinate pilot zone verification as joint working groups take shape

4

LBCI sources: Lebanon to coordinate pilot zone verification as joint working groups take shape

From politics to investment: Syria and Lebanon seek new economic partnership

5

From politics to investment: Syria and Lebanon seek new economic partnership

Israel tells Pentagon chief will keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza 'security zones'

6

Israel tells Pentagon chief will keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza 'security zones'

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources tell Reuters

7

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources tell Reuters

Tehran threatens regional infrastructure if US attacks Iran's

8

Tehran threatens regional infrastructure if US attacks Iran's

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More