Zelensky Weakened After Military Command Crisis — Appoints Drapany as Army Chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked a political crisis while attempting to consolidate power, and has emerged from it weakened. His appointment of Mykhailo Drapany as commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army is seen as a move to ease the resulting tensions. Analysts say the episode has dealt a blow to Zelensky's political standing despite resolving the immediate standoff.