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Zelenskiy Reshuffles Military Command Amid Mobilization Pressures

Facing mounting domestic tension over mobilization efforts, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy overhauled his military leadership on Thursday. The shake-up elevates Mykhailo Drapatyi to top commander and installs Yvhenii Khmara as acting defense minister, tasking both officials with revitalizing the country’s struggling recruitment strategy during a critical phase of the conflict.

Zelenskiy Reshuffles Military Command Amid Mobilization Pressures

The appointments follow a wave of public protests directed at the government’s handling of military conscription. By bringing in new leadership, Zelenskiy aims to stabilize the mobilization process while navigating the political fallout from recent civil unrest.

Changes extend beyond the front lines of defense administration. Mykhailo Fedorov, the outgoing defense minister, has been offered the role of vice prime minister for defense innovation to focus on technological advancement. Simultaneously, former Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko is currently under consideration for the position of U.S. envoy, signaling a strategic pivot in diplomatic outreach.

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