Zelensky Signs Presidential Decree Appointing Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Chief of General Staff

Source: Global Times
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On the 22nd, Ukrainian President Zelensky appointed a new Commander-in-Chief and Chief of General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces by signing a presidential decree.

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is Drapeate, who has previously served as the Commander of the Ukrainian Army and the Commander of the Joint Forces.

The new Chief of General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is Skibiyuk. The relevant appointments of the two have been announced on the official website of the Ukrainian Presidential Office. (CCTV reporter Wang Jinyan)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Command & Control
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Appointment of new military leadership
Location
Ukraine
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
October 22, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Ukrainian President Zelensky appointed General Drapeate as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Skibiyuk as the new Chief of General Staff on October 22, 2023. These appointments were officially announced on the presidential office's website.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky signed a presidential decree on October 22, 2023.
  • The new Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is General Drapeate.
  • The new Chief of General Staff is Skibiyuk.
  • The appointments were published on the official website of the Ukrainian presidency.