Appointment of Ruslan Tsygankov
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Ruslan Tsygankov as the first deputy military ombudsman. The corresponding decree No. 996/2025 was published on the official website of the President of Ukraine.
Ruslan Tsygankov, who is 38 years old, was born in Kherson. Since July 2025, he has held the position of head of the Main Directorate for the Protection of the Rights of Military Personnel of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. It should be noted that Tsygankov was one of the authors of the Law of Ukraine 'On the Military Ombudsman,' which emphasizes his experience in the field of protection of the rights of military personnel.
Importance of the appointment
Recall that the position of military ombudsman was taken by Olga Reshetilova in October 2025. The appointment of Ruslan Tsygankov to the new position is an important step in ensuring the rights of military personnel in Ukraine.
The appointment of Ruslan Tsygankov as the first deputy military ombudsman indicates the continuation of the Ukrainian authorities' efforts to protect the rights of military personnel, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Hopes for his experience and knowledge of legislation, including participation in the development of legal acts, may contribute to the improvement of the system for protecting the rights of military personnel. This also highlights the importance of the institution of the military ombudsman in Ukraine for ensuring the rights and interests of military personnel.