Budanov assures new commander-in-chief Drapatyi of full support

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President's Office, has commented on the appointment of a new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, stressing that the priority now is command of the troops and full concentration on the front.

Source: Budanov on X (Twitter)

Quote: "As Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the President has made an extremely important personnel decision to renew the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Right now, our top priority is the command and control of our forces and complete focus on the front, because the enemy takes no pauses in this war.

I have known Mykhailo Drapatyi for a long time. He is a commander with real battlefield instincts who assesses the situation with a clear head, makes decisions quickly, and protects his people. The army trusts him, and that trust has been earned in combat. Mykhailo Vasylovych, major tasks lie ahead, and you have everything it takes to accomplish them…

You can count on my full support and assistance. Our strength lies in our unity and in the responsibility of each of us."

Details: Budanov also thanked General Oleksandr Syrskyi for his years of the most difficult work, for his resilience and dedication to Ukraine.

Background:

• After six days of protests, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his decision to dismiss Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and appoint Mykhailo Drapatyi to replace him.
• Syrskyi summed up his tenure and stated that he is handing over forces that are on the offensive to Drapatyi.

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