New Command, Same Old War: Ukraine's Military Shake Up Falls Short of Reform As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia drags on, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the removal of his commander in chief, Valery Zaluzhnyy.
The sudden change was sparked by public pressure and a growing recognition that something wasn't working in Ukraine's military leadership.
Concerns about the effectiveness of Ukraine's top brass had been mounting for months, with many arguing that a fresh face was needed to shake things up.