Zelenskyy names new chief of general staff to enhance Ukraine's combat effectiveness
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday appointed Andrii Hnatov as the new Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces, as the country looks to restructure and strengthen its military amid ongoing combat in Russia's Kursk region and increasing pressure in Donetsk.
Hnatov replaced Anatoliy Barhylevych, who held the position since February 2024. The appointment was announced by the General Staff via its Telegram channel on Sunday.
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