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Defense Minister Umerov believes in new General Staff chief’s “experience and strength”
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, congratulated the new Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Anat Barhylevych, on his appointment.
That’s according to the ministry’s press service, Ukrinform reports.
“I believe in the experience and strength of Major General Barhylevych. This is major responsibility before the country,” he said.
Umerov emphasized that for his part, he would make every effort to promote the efforts of the newly-appointed chief of the General Staff.
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At the same time, he expressed gratitude for Lieutenant General Serh Shaptala, who had headed the General Staff throughout "these difficult years".
As Ukrinform reported earlier, President Vodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine appointed Anat Barhylevych Head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, replacing Serh Shaptala.
Source: ukrinform.net
