Ukraine's army chief Drapatyi on his vision for Ukraine's military
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces — the President of Ukraine — and the Minister of Defense have entrusted me with command of Ukraine's military, the Armed Forces. I assume this duty with the understanding that the next stage of this war requires more from us: to command the Armed Forces in the war today while ensuring that they emerge from it stronger. We must both fight and…
Ukraine's Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Volodymyr Zelensky, has appointed Drapatyi as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Drapatyi acknowledges that the ongoing war demands more from the military, both in terms of winning battles and building a stronger military for the future. His leadership principles emphasize the need to stabilize the front, integrate new capabilities, and provide commanders with the resources and freedom to defeat the enemy.
Drapatyi's priorities include stabilizing the frontline while maintaining and expanding combat capabilities, creating a balanced system for the formation and management of the Armed Forces' human resources, ensuring unity of effort by making the Armed Forces the center for developing and coordinating military intent, accelerating adaptation and implementation of innovations, transforming the military through modernization, and implementing Mission Command principles.
He believes that Drapatyi's vision and leadership will guide the Armed Forces towards achieving these objectives, both during the ongoing war and in preparing for future conflicts.
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