Ukraine’s New Army Chief Sparks Outrage With Remarks About Russians

Ukraine's newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, sparked controversy after making harsh remarks about Russians, triggering a strong reaction from Russian officials. According to the Ukrainian news outlet Strana.ua, Drapatyi said that Russia could hardly be described as a neighbor. He claimed that the Russian nation "has no right to exist," alleging that it is not a civilized nation. He also reportedly described the population of Donbas as "people unwilling to work who do not care which country they live in."