Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
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Notable Quotes
"Drapatyi has a very good reputation among the rank and file - especially those who joined after 2022 as civilians."
— Mykola Bielieskov , Other
"An army in which commanders bear personal responsibility for the lives of personnel keeps living. An army in which nobody is responsible for a loss dies."
— Mykhailo Drapatyi , Other
Key People
Melinda Simmons is the British ambassador who presented Drapatyi with a sword of honour.
Newly appointed army commander-in-chief of Ukraine, recognized for his battle experience.
Mykhailo Fedorov is the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
Mykola Bielieskov is a senior analyst at the Ukrainian NGO Come Back Alive.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine involved in alleged tensions with Fedorov.
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Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
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