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Valerii Zaluzhnyi

Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom.
Valerii Fedorovych Zaluzhnyi was born on July 8, 1973, in the city of Novohrad-Volynskyi, Zhytomyr Oblast. He received his education at the Odesa Institute of Land Forces and the National University of Ostroh Academy. Throughout his career, he held various command positions, including deputy commander of Sector "C" during the war in eastern Ukraine and commander of Operational Command "North." In 2021, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since May 2024, he has been the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom.
2017
Appointed Chief of the Joint Operational Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
2019
Headed the Operational Command "North."
2021
Appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
2021
Became a member of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
2022
Led the defense of the capital during the full-scale invasion
2022
Organized successful counter-offensive operations in various directions of the front
2024
Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom
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Zelensky appoints new commander of the Armed Forces Support Forces

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Dmytro Hereha as the new commander of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 10:52 AM • 21151 views
Zelensky dismisses Zaluzhny from military service

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi from military service for health reasons.

Politics • May 9, 10:44 AM • 104413 views
Lina Kostenko and Valeriy Zaluzhny became honorary citizens of Kyiv

Poetess Lina Kostenko and former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi were awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Kyiv by the Kyiv City Council.

Society • May 8, 12:45 PM • 50871 views
President had a conversation with Syrskyi on hot spots on the frontline and Umerov on strengthening air defense

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces reported to the President on the situation in the hottest areas of the front, including Chasiv Yar, Pokrovske, Kurakhove in Donetsk region and Kupyanske in Kharkiv region, and the President discussed strengthening air defense with the Minister of Defense.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 03:03 PM • 74028 views
"Industry produces 10 Bohdanas for the first time this month": Zelensky announces growth in military production

President Zelenskiy announces an increase in domestic military production in Ukraine, including 10 Bogdanas aircraft this month, and long-term contracts with companies.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 11:17 AM • 24071 views
Death of Zaluzhnyi's assistant: case of officer who gave grenades to Chastiakov sent to court

Zaluzhny's assistant, Gennadiy Chastyakov, was killed by a grenade that was presented to him for his birthday by an officer from the Commander-in-Chief's Administration without warning him of its authenticity.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 08:43 AM • 17446 views
russian propaganda spreads fake news about the "liquidation" of Ukrainian military leaders

A russian propaganda channel spreads false information about the "liquidation" of Ukraine's top military leadership, including the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, during a missile strike in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 02:40 AM • 125045 views
UNITED24 fundraising platform recognizes Volodymyr Nosov's contribution to support of Ukraine

Volodymyr Nosov, founder of the WhiteBIT crypto exchange, received a unique award made of limestone and sand from UNITED24 signed by Zelenskyy for his significant donations totaling more than 415 million hryvnias to support Ukraine during the war.

Economy • April 2, 07:05 PM • 55656 views
The death of Zaluzhny's assistant: the officer who gave Chastyakov grenades will be tried

According to the OGP, the specialized defense prosecutor's office in the Central Region has sent an indictment to the court over the death of Gennadiy Chastyakov, who was an assistant to the former commander-in-chief.

Society • April 1, 02:55 PM • 26458 views
Death of Zaluzhnyi's assistant: SBI completes investigation into officer who gave Chastiakov live grenades

An officer from the office of the Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine gave grenades to his deceased colleague Gennadiy Chastiakov for his birthday, which led to Chastiakov's accidental death when one of the grenades exploded while he was unpacking the grenades.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 09:55 AM • 27000 views
We clearly understand the situation at the front and are ready to make decisions: Umerov on working visit to the frontline

Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regularly visit combat brigades on the front line to understand the situation, discuss challenges with unit commanders and make decisions to support the troops and achieve victory.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 05:40 PM • 106445 views
The Ministry of Defense introduces a new recruitment algorithm for the Armed Forces

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared a new recruitment algorithm for the Armed Forces, replacing outdated approaches with a clear mechanism for voluntary enlistment through recruitment centers and online platforms.

Society • March 14, 10:33 AM • 30621 views
Oleg Nikolenko resigns as Foreign Ministry spokesman

Oleh Nikolenko, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, announced his resignation after 3. 5 years in office, most of which were spent during the difficult period of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Politics • March 8, 02:40 PM • 22549 views
Zelensky believes and hopes that the replacement of generals has improved the situation on the battlefield

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his belief and hope that the replacement of some generals has improved the situation on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 01:40 PM • 26577 views
Strengthening air defense and establishing joint weapons production: Zelenskyy meets with British Defense Secretary

President Zelenskyy met with UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, long-range capabilities, arms and ammunition needs, joint weapons production, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 07:31 PM • 55109 views
Zelenskyy meets with the head of foreign intelligence: they discussed current threats and "sensitive" international work

President Zelenskyy discussed current threats and sensitive international work with the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, thanking him for his global support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:53 PM • 29299 views
Zelensky explains why he appointed General Zaluzhny as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom to strengthen the alliance between the two countries.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:12 PM • 29050 views
Zelenskyy approves Zaluzhnyi as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK - Foreign Ministry

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, may become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Politics • March 7, 05:15 PM • 30228 views
Pavliuk named the conditions under which Ukraine will be able to assemble a "fist" that can turn the tide of war

Ukraine will be able to form a "fist" capable of turning the tide of the war after the audit of the Armed Forces is completed, which will ensure a fair rotation of personnel who have been at the front and those who have not, and will give them the opportunity to rest and regroup.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:24 PM • 30120 views
Ministry of Defense audit: 30,000 turnstiles found in Zhytomyr region that have been in storage for almost a year

Nearly 30,000 new American-made medical tourniquets were found unused after 6 months in a Ukrainian military unit warehouse.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 04:27 PM • 25377 views
General Staff: Defense Forces withstood 73 Russian attacks, 22 in Avdiivka and Novopavlivka sectors

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in various parts of the frontline and launched air strikes that destroyed Russian aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:14 PM • 111421 views
Syrskyi names main tasks of Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donetsk region

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the main task in Donetsk region is to hold positions against the enemy's superior forces and destroy their equipment through effective combat operations.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 12:54 PM • 24263 views
Budanov on Zaluzhny's dismissal: If everything was fine, why are we where we are?

The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine believes that it is unlikely that Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Valeriy Zaluzhnyy had personal differences.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:36 AM • 29735 views
Budanov on the leak of information about the Ukrainian counteroffensive: "We are taking certain measures"

Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov says they are "taking certain measures" after receiving evidence that Russia has learned of Ukraine's plans for a previous counteroffensive.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:24 AM • 22051 views
Commander-in-Chief Syrsky develops two plans for further actions at the front - Zelensky

Commander-in-Chief Syrsky is developing two plans for further actions at the front - one focused on defense if US aid is not provided, and the other on repelling Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 10:30 AM • 27765 views
"The recordings are authentic, and the voices are original": law enforcement confirms the authenticity of Pashynsky's tapes, which are now circulating online

Scandalous tapes of former MP Serhiy Pashynsky have spread on the Internet, in which he tells how to make money on defense by doubling the cost of products for the Ukrainian military, sending the Azov regiment, promising to f*ck Valeriy Zaluzhny, and humiliating the Ukrainian people.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:32 PM • 103069 views
Pashynskyi case: new tapes of top official appear online, NABU provides details of proceedings

The NABU provided details of Pashynskyi's case and justified the choice of a preventive measure with the possibility of bail in the fabulous amount of 272. 52 million. Additional tapes of Pashynskyi's phone conversations appeared on the Internet, where he insults former Chief of Staff Zaluzhnyi and the Ukrainian people.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:11 PM • 32920 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine updated recommendations for journalists on working at military facilities and in combat areas

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have updated guidelines for journalists on working at military facilities and in combat areas under martial law.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 10:40 AM • 68199 views
Audit in the army: Zelensky told what Syrsky will focus on

President Zelenskyy is conducting an audit of Ukraine's army institutions and reserves to assess weaknesses and ensure that all military personnel are serving at the front.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 06:46 PM • 35660 views
The Swedish and Ukrainian Defense Ministries discussed military cooperation: Umerov noted the effectiveness of the Swedish Archer self-propelled artillery system

The Ministers of Defense of Sweden and Ukraine discussed military cooperation and the effectiveness of Swedish self-propelled artillery systems Archer, which Ukraine is already effectively using at the front.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:26 AM • 24627 views