Conflict & Security
Former Ukraine defence minister says new commander brings hope
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Tuesday that the replacement of the country's top commander brought new hope. His removal had triggered nationwide protests calling for a change in army leadership.
Fedorov made the comment on social media after President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Mykhailo Drapaty would replace Oleksandr Syrsky as Ukraine's top commander. Fedorov described the change as a "breath of fresh air" and said it gave new hope in the struggle for freedom and justice.
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The former defence minister is Mykhailo Fedorov.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Mykhailo Drapaty would replace Oleksandr Syrsky as Ukraine's top commander.
Fedorov's removal triggered nationwide protests calling for a change in army leadership.
Fedorov said on social media that the change was a "breath of fresh air" and a new hope in the struggle for freedom and justice.
Source note: AFP news report published on 21 July 2026 at 20:31:28 UTC.
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AFP news report published on .