Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces following protests over his firing of the popular Defense Minister. The move has triggered immediate and severe criticism from military personnel and citizens, who argue it weakens Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
This appointment follows Zelensky’s dismissal of a widely respected Defense Minister, an action that has already caused significant instability within the Ukrainian military.
