 U.S. General Sirsky to become unpleasant surprise for Russians on battlefield. Former commander of the U.S. forces in Europe, General Ben Hodges, commented on changes in the top military leadership of Ukraine and said that Oleksandr Sirsky would be an unpleasant surprise for the Russian army. This is reported by the Telegram channel of the general staff of the Ukrainian army. Hodges noted that the decision to replace the commander-in-chief was difficult for the president, since Zaluzny was an effective commander who was respected by soldiers and society who was well known and respected by allies. However, he added that Volodymyr Zelensky is in charge of everything for now and it is his prerogative, especially in a democratic society to have the man in the position of commander who, in his opinion, gives Ukraine the biggest chance to win. Oleksandr Sirsky, of course, is the officer who was chosen by the president to take command of the Ukrainian armed forces. This is not a beauty contest or a popularity competition. The president has chosen the officer he feels is more appropriate for this phase of the war. He's a fighter. He's experienced. He's tough. And I think the Russians are not at all happy to see another outstanding commander at the head of the Ukrainian armed forces, the former U.S. Army commander, stressed.