
Mykhailo Drapaty becomes army chief, but crowds still demand Mykhailo Fedorov back
Ukraine’s new army leadership lands with relief, then immediately runs into the political backlash that already moved streets.
By Yousef Al-Zahrani·· 3 min

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Ukraine’s new army leadership lands with relief, then immediately runs into the political backlash that already moved streets.

A recruitment pipeline built on desperation is reshaping the war, and it raises hard questions for policymakers and employers.

Days of public pressure force a leadership swap, amid accusations tied to Defence Minister Mikhailo Fedorov and army reform.

The appointment follows Kyiv protests over defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and signals a push toward faster change.