Zelenskyy appoints new Chief of General Staff to head Ukraine’s army

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced the head of the country’s army, Anatoliy Barhylevych.

Andrii Hnatov will now serve as the new Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, replacing Barhylevych, according to Ukraine’s Defence Minister, Rustem Umerov.

Barhylevych had only taken up the role in February last year.

“We are systematically transforming the Armed Forces of Ukraine to enhance their combat effectiveness,” Umerov said, announcing the change on Sunday.

“This involves restructuring the command system and implementing clear standards.”

Umerov insisted that Barhylevych remains “part of the team”, adding that he has now been tasked with “reforming the main inspectorate”.

“His mission is to ensure compliance with military standards and strengthen discipline within the armed forces,” he added.

Zelenskyy has regularly reshuffled military leadership amid Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia.

Zelenskyy appoints new Chief of General Staff to head Ukraine’s army

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