President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appoints a new defence chief in an effort to quell a political crisis in Kyiv. The change follows the dismissal of the previous defence chief, which reportedly brings to the surface an ongoing dispute between a senior military figure and Zelenskiy’s government. One account says the dismissal reflects tensions between “young tech” figures associated with Zelenskiy’s team and Kyiv’s top general, with the conflict unfolding as part of broader shake-ups. The decision is described as Zelenskiy’s second major personnel change in about a year, indicating that the government is actively reshuffling leadership in response to internal disagreements and governance challenges. Across the reports, the appointment is framed primarily as a political and administrative move intended to stabilize the situation rather than as a battlefield development. The new defence chief is positioned to take over leadership of defence-related responsibilities while the government works to manage the dispute and restore coherence within the defence establishment.