{
  "id": 3564398,
  "title": "Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief has been picking technical chiefs. Adviser who knows them says he is putting most competent people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ukraines-new-commander-in-chief-has-been-picking-technical-chiefs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:26:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/26/ukraines-new-commander-in-chief-has-been-picking-technical-chiefs-adviser-who-knows-them-says-he-is-putting-most-competent-people/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian president Mykhailo Drapatyi is known for selecting the most competent individuals for the technical roles within his staff, according to Serhii Flash Beskrestnov, a former Ukrainian Defense Minister. Drapatyi, who took on the role of commander-in-chief after replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi in July, has emphasized the importance of having energetic, modern, and good communicators in the rapidly evolving technology war. Beskrestnov, who has been an adviser to Zelenskyy, rates the new appointees not only on their technical expertise but also on their temperament and communication skills. The recent personnel changes have drawn criticism, as the removal of former minister Fedorov led to protests in Ukraine. However, Drapatyi expects that significant positive changes will take time, as a great deal of restructuring must occur.",
  "summary": "Serhii Beskrestnov says he knows most of the army's technical specialists and rates the new appointments.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian president Mykhailo Drapatyi selects most competent technical chiefs.",
    "Adviser Serhii Flash Beskrestnov praises Drapatyi's approach.",
    "Recent personnel changes face criticism and protests."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}