Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi draws reactions from Kyiv, Moscow, and the West — including visible concern from Russian war bloggers
ONP Summary
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on Tuesday, following days of public protests triggered by the earlier removal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi was subsequently appointed as the new military commander.
Progressive:Democratic Accountability — Zelenskyy is portrayed as responding to public pressure and popular demands for military leadership reform.
Conservative:Power Struggle — Military leadership changes are characterized as a crisis marked by internal conflict and policy uncertainty.
Mykhailo Drapatyi became commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces on the evening of July 21, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi.
The appointment capped a conflict between Syrskyi and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov: Zelensky fired Fedorov, prompting protesters to take to the streets on the ex-minister’s behalf, and Syrskyi’s resignation followed.
Drapatyi has a reputation as a new-generation commander who — unlike Syrskyi — welcomes initiative from the ranks and tries to keep his soldiers alive.
Here’s what else commentators are saying about Ukraine’s incoming and outgoing commanders in chief. ...
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