Ivashchenko took over from Oleksandr Lytvynenko, who assumed the role of the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC). Read also: High-profile dismissals in Ukrainian government amid speculation over military leadership changes — opinion President Zelenskyy dismissed Oleksiy Danilov from the NSDC position, as outlined in decree No. 186/2024, published on the website of the Presidential Office. Lytvynenko headed the FIS since July 23, 2021, and before that, from April 4, 2011. From April 4, 2014, until August 13, 2019, he served as the Deputy NSDC. Read also: Major shif…