military leadership

Ukrainian DM Mykhailo Fedorov faces bitter resistance from generals — The Economist

Ukrainian DM Mykhailo Fedorov is facing fierce resistance from Ukraine's military leadership over his sweeping reforms, despite his undeniable successes in drone field and digitalizing the armed forces, The Economist wrote on July 16.

16 July, 09:50 AM

NATO reshuffles leadership as U.S. shifts focus to operational hubs

The United States will hand over two major NATO command centers — located in Naples, Italy, and Norfolk, Virginia — to European officers, Reuters reported on Feb. 9, citing a military source.

10 February, 10:39 AM

Zelenskyy appoints new Ground Forces commander

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Brig. Gen. Hennadii Shapovalov as Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, according to a decree published on the presidential website Thursday, June 19.

19 June 2025, 09:37 PM

Zelenskyy appoints new Air Assault and Unmanned Systems force commanders

Oleg Apostol will now lead Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces, while Robert ‘Madyar’ Brovdi becomes the new Unmanned Systems Forces Commander, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 3.

4 June 2025, 01:38 AM

Former Ground Forces chief to become Joint Forces Commander

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed former Ground Forces chief Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Joint Forces Commander, the president announced on June 3.

3 June 2025, 10:18 PM

Syrskyi promoted to full general

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promoted Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to the rank of General, the president’s press service announced on Aug. 23. Syrskyi previously held the rank of Colonel General.

24 August 2024, 02:37 PM

Military leadership invited to address Parliament ahead of conscription bill debate

The Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has invited the top military leadership to speak before debating a conscription reform bill on April 10, European Solidarity MP Oleksiy Honcharenko reported on Telegram.

10 April 2024, 05:51 PM

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