The corresponding decree was published on the website of the office of the President of Ukraine.

"To appoint Shaptala Sergei Alexandrovich Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the document says.

It is noted that in this regard, Sergei Korniychuk was dismissed from this position.

Earlier, Zelensky commented on the appointment of a new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other personnel changes in the country's defense.