Myhailo Drapatyi is a strong choice for Ukraine’s new armed forces commander, according to analyst Rob Leen. The assessment draws attention to a leadership decision that matters at a time when Ukraine’s military command is under intense focus.

Leen says Drapatyi has become known as a critic of Soviet-style thinking. That reputation sets him apart in a military leadership role where direction and reform are both politically and militarily significant.

Ilta-Sanomat reported the assessment in its foreign news coverage. No further details have been confirmed yet about when the appointment will be finalised or what immediate changes it could bring.