Zelenskiy Names Major General Drapatyi as Ukraine's Military Chief

The transition follows the abrupt dismissal of former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a move that recently sparked a brief but intense political crisis within the government. By pivoting Fedorov into a new role focused on overseeing the state's technological infrastructure, Zelenskiy is attempting to consolidate his administration and move past the recent friction. Drapatyi steps into the commander-in-chief position during a period of high volatility, tasked with managing the military response while the government recalibrates its internal hierarchy to address both security and administrative stability.