PoliticsZelensky appoints new Ground Forces commander

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Sviatoslav Zaiets to lead Ukraine’s Ground Forces, replacing Hennadii Shapovalov. Zaiets previously commanded the 20th Army Corps. The decree provided no reason for Shapovalov’s dismissal.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-02 12:21Original