Mikhail Drapatyi

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Mikhail Drapaty is the newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (VSU), replacing Alexander Syrskyi. Russian media portray him as a controversial figure, alleging he has intensified military operations against Russian targets, issued nationalist rhetoric deemed offensive toward Russians and Donbass residents, and caused internal discontent within the Ukrainian military. He has also been linked to the dismissal of several generals and the initiation of an audit within the armed forces.

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