Mikhail Drapaty has already made the first personnel appointments.…
Mikhail Drapaty has already made the first personnel appointments. Today, after street protests and a demarche by former defense minister Mikhail Fedorov, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially removed Alexander Syris from his post as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Ukraine) and appointed Mikhail Drapaty to this position.
Consensus
- Mikhail Drapati was appointed as the new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces (VСU) by President Vladimir Zelensky.
- Alexander Syrskyi was removed from his position as commander-in-chief amid a political crisis.
- The appointment occurred after protests and the resignation of Defense Minister Mykhailо Fedorov.
- Eugene Khmara became acting defense minister following Fedorov's resignation.
- Igor Skibyuk was appointed as the new head of the General Staff of the VСU.
Points of divergence
- The appointment of Drapati and Syrskyi's removal are seen by former Ukrainian MP Spiridon Kilynkarov as signs of Zelensky's political weakness and inability to make independent decisions, with the protests being orchestrated by external forces. — vesti
- Zelensky publicly thanked Syrskyi for his service during a statement on July 21, emphasizing future priorities including strikes against Russian rear areas and improving mobilization mechanisms. — meduza
- Ex-defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov praised Drapati's appointment as 'a breath of fresh air' and a sign of necessary change, while Ukrainian military bloggers expressed optimism about his leadership style and effectiveness compared to Syrskyi. — thebell
- Zelensky stated that both Drapati and Khmara are experienced, battle-hardened figures known within the military community. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (12 sources)
- Unpredictable Consequences: How Personnel Changes Will Affect Ukraine — Вести
- Peskov: New Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Drapaty Will Be Held Accountable for His Words — Вести
- "Agreement is impossible for good reasons": expert reacts to Drapato's words — Вести
- Expert assesses how VU's strategy will change under Drapato's command — Вести
- Dzhabarov calls Dragpat's appointment a step toward the collapse of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
- Ukraine's new chief of staff is Mikhail Drapaty. Who is he? — Meduza
- New Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mikhail Drapaty begins duties - Zelensky — ASTRA
- A Complex Enemy Who Hates Russia. What Is Known About New Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mikhail Drapato — The Bell
- "They will keep running": appointing a new chief of staff will further weaken the Ukrainian Armed Forces — Вести
- Drapaty stated that he has begun performing the duties of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
- Zaluzhny: It will be very difficult for Drapato as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
- Journalist: Appointing Drapaty will lead to an increase in drone attacks — Вести
Key entities
- Mikhail Drapatyi
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Ukraine
- Moscow
- Alexander Syrsky
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Armed Forces
- Russia
- IT 'News'
- Kyiv
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