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Zelensky names new chief of staff after appointing new commander in chief

Barhilevych as an experienced individual who understands the tasks of this war and Ukrainian objectives

By Reuters
February 10, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Ukrainian students during a meeting along with the Polish Prime minister in Kyiv on January 22, 2024. — AFP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Ukrainian students during a meeting along with the Polish Prime minister in Kyiv on January 22, 2024. — AFP

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday appointed Maj.-Gen Anatoliy Barhilevych as Ukraine’s new chief of staff, replacing Serhiy Shaptala.

Zelensky, in his nightly video address, described Barhilevych as “an experienced individual who understands the tasks of this war and Ukrainian objectives.”He said the appointment was made at the recommendation of Ukraine’s new commander in chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, who was appointed on Thursday.