Volodymyr Zelenskyy shaking hands with Mykhailo Drapatyi. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

Mykhailo Drapatyi, appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 21 July, has said he will carry out his duties with respect for the people defending Ukraine.

Source: Drapatyi on Faсebook

Quote: "I thank the president of Ukraine for his trust, the minister of defence for his support and the defence forces for this new stage of my service.

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