On 2026-07-21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the military chief following public protests over the removal of defense minister Fedorov. By 2026-07-23, Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed as the new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces.
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The move followed widespread protests triggered by the removal of the country’s popular, young defense minister.
Mykhailo Drapatyi has been made commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces. His appointment follows a cabinet reshuffle that ousted defense minister Fedorov.