PoliticsZelensky replaces Ukraine border guard acting chief for second time in 2026

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Vadym Chenchyk as acting head of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service on Aug. 31, replacing Valerii Vavryniuk, who had held the role since January. It is the second change of acting chief this year without a permanent appointment.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-31 13:15Original