Sırskiy, Yeni Ukrayna Genelkurmay Başkanı olarak Kızıl Meydan’daki törenlere katıldı.

Andrey Valikov, speaking to the Russian newspaper Izvestiya, stated, “We spent about a year of our four-year education in the field and in camps. We received extensive training. We also participated in military parades. I believe Aleksandr also participated in the parades on May 9th and November 7th.”

Valikov mentioned that they graduated from the military academy in 1986, adding, “Our graduation ceremony took place on Red Square.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced last Thursday that he had dismissed Chief of General Staff Valeriy Zaluzhny and appointed Sirkiv, the Commander of the Ground Forces, in his place.

According to leading Western media outlets, the new Chief of General Staff, Sirkiv, is seen as a close supporter of Zelensky.

The new commander is not well-liked by the soldiers, as he is seen as responsible for heavy losses in the army, and is referred to as the “Butcher” or “General 200” by them.