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Zelensky Appoints Mykhailo Drapaty as New Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine

21 Temmuz 2026France 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Major General Oleksandr Syrsky from his position as commander-in-chief, appointing Major General Mykhailo Drapaty as his successor. This decision is viewed as a response to recent protests demanding Syrsky's removal, which were sparked by dissatisfaction with mili…
Correspondent Gulliver Cragg highlighted that the protests were a significant factor in this leadership change.
The dismissal of Syrsky comes amid heightened tensions in Ukraine, where public dissatisfaction with military leadership has been mounting. The protests that preceded this decision were fueled by calls for accountability and effective military strategies in the face of ongoing conflict.
Zelensky's decision to replace Syrsky with Drapaty reflects the growing influence of public sentiment on military leadership in Ukraine. The protests indicate a shift in the relationship between the government and the populace, suggesting that citizens are increasingly willing to hold leaders accountable for militar…

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