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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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Syrsky and Umerov visited command posts of military units and subdivisions in the combat zone

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense visited the command posts of military units in the combat zone and listened to reports on the difficult situation and ongoing hostile attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 09:06 AM • 24698 views
"We are 730 days closer to victory": Zelenskyy arrives in Gostomel on the anniversary of Russia's invasion

On the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Zelenskyy visited Gostomel, where Ukrainian troops held back Russian forces in 2022, and thanked international partners for their support.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 10:38 AM • 70447 views
Umerov and Syrsky briefed U.S. senators on the situation at the front and the need for military assistance

Ukraine's Defense Minister and Commander-in-Chief briefed the U. S. Senate delegation on the situation at the front and discussed Ukraine's priority military needs to achieve victory over russia.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 09:23 PM • 43937 views
Protecting is the number one task, and then we will continue, the Russians will get some surprises - Zelensky

Protecting Ukraine from a large Russian army is a top priority, but continuing successful operations in the south and spoiling surprises for the Russians is also important, Zelenskiy said.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 10:28 AM • 22329 views
Zelensky explains why he fired Zaluzhnyi

Zelenskyy commented on his decision to replace the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the senior command.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 07:18 AM • 28997 views
Russian propagandists spread false narratives on TikTok about the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Avdiivka

Russian propagandists on TikTok spread false narratives that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had surrendered Avdiivka and that it was only mercenaries, not the Azov Brigade, which the Center for Strategic Communications refuted.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:10 PM • 25209 views
The conflict between Zelensky and Zaluzhny has been prepared from the Kremlin for years - WP

According to documents obtained by Western intelligence, the Kremlin organized a propaganda campaign on social media to sow discord between President Zelensky and former Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny and to weaken Ukraine's leadership and armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 04:45 PM • 102275 views
White House mulls giving Ukraine longer-range ATACMS missiles - media

The Biden administration is considering providing Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS ballistic missiles that would allow the Ukrainian military to strike deep into occupied Crimea and parts of southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:29 PM • 23406 views
The Center for Countering Disinformation explained why russians hacked Ukrainian social media and posted fakes about the army

russian hackers posted fake news about the actions of the Ukrainian army in Avdiivka on the pages of Ukrainian media to discredit the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:45 AM • 27015 views
russian propaganda spreads fake news about General Zaluzhnyi's mysterious sign after his resignation

russia spread fake news that the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Zaluzhnyi, had given a mysterious sign after his resignation. It turned out to be a hostile photo montage by pro-kremlin channels.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:45 AM • 35552 views
Syrskyi, Umerov and Bargylevych honor soldiers killed in Debaltseve in 2015

The Ukrainian military leadership honored the soldiers who died defending Debaltseve in 2015 at a monument in Kyiv commemorating the battle.

Society • February 18, 01:07 PM • 41940 views
"We have walked all the paths of war": Syrskyi thanks military journalists for their courage and sacrifice

On the Day of Military Journalists, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thanked them for their courage and sacrifice and called on them to remember all the fallen Ukrainian military journalists.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 12:32 PM • 18546 views
Syrsky is trusted by 40% of Ukrainians, although one third did not know anything about him before his appointment as the Chief of the Army - KIIS

Valeriy Zaluzhny, who was dismissed from the post of commander-in-chief, still enjoys the highest level of trust among Ukrainians. His successor, Oleksandr Syrskyi, is trusted by 40% of Ukrainians, but 35% did not know anything about him before his appointment.

Society • February 15, 12:21 PM • 25659 views
More than 70 air strikes per day: Tarnavsky says russian aviation activity on Tauride direction is record-breaking

On February 13, russian occupation forces conducted 73 air strikes in the Tauride sector, the largest number since the beginning of the year, while Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves and inflict significant losses on russian forces.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:59 AM • 21823 views
Defense forces repel attacks at Avdiivka and Kupyansk directions despite Russians' numerical superiority - Syrysky

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense visited the soldiers defending the Avdiivka and Kupyansk directions, where Russian troops have a numerical advantage, but the Ukrainian military are doing everything possible to prevent their further advance.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:59 AM • 34554 views
WSJ: Change of Commander-in-Chief will tie Zelensky closer to decisions on the battlefield

By replacing the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Zelensky will be more directly involved in decision-making on the battlefield and will be responsible for any military failures or regressions, the article says.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 01:58 PM • 25698 views
Orban considers Hungary's efforts regarding aid to Ukrainian refugees "the biggest", but the UN has different data

According to UN statistics, Hungary ranks penultimate among the countries hosting Ukrainian refugees under the UN refugee response plan, despite Orban's claim that Hungary is making the greatest efforts.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 09:19 AM • 107365 views
German generals secretly came to Kyiv on the day of Zaluzhny's resignation - Bild

Two high-ranking German generals visited Ukraine on February 8, where they met with Valeriy Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who was dismissed the same day.

Politics • February 10, 03:46 PM • 71800 views
The New York Times: Ukraine has a new commander-in-chief, but the problems haven't changed

The new Ukrainian commander-in-chief is facing a severe shortage of soldiers, ammunition, and air defense systems, which are being depleted by constant Russian shelling and can only hold out until next month without further assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 10:53 PM • 29734 views
The President of Ukraine dismissed the Chief of the General Staff and appointed a new Supreme Commander-in-Chief and members of the National Security and Defense Council

Decrees on the new composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff and the National Security and Defense Council and the appointment of Bragilevych as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are published.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 09:23 PM • 35283 views
His unit was the first to destroy the Russian "Dagger": Zelensky on awarding Ageev with the title of Hero of Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelensky awarded Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Ageev for his unit's destruction of a Russian ballistic missile that Moscow claimed could not be shot down.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:12 PM • 29635 views
I will serve the Ukrainian people: Zaluzhnyi on the title of Hero of Ukraine

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2021-2024, was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and stated that he feels honored and committed to every defender of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:55 PM • 114440 views
Zaluzhny's experience will be used for victory: Danilov comments on personnel rotations in the Armed Forces

The NSDC Secretary is confident that the experience of former Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi will be used to achieve Ukraine's victory over russia.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 03:23 PM • 27178 views
"The enemy is in for a lot of unpleasant surprises" - Yevlash on the appointment of Syrskyi

A spokesperson for the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky, who has experience in numerous operations to defend Ukraine, will bring the enemy many "unpleasant surprises.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 03:21 PM • 24277 views
Zelensky presents Zaluzhny with the Order of the Golden Star

President Zelenskyy presented the Order of the Golden Star to former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi for his leading role in the defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 12:19 PM • 25699 views
I guarantee the support of the Armed Forces Command: Umerov introduces new Commander-in-Chief Syrian at the General Staff

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanking the previous commander, General Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 12:12 PM • 22741 views
Zelensky awarded Budanov the title of Hero of Ukraine

President Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov and Lieutenant Colonel Viacheslav Ageev.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 10:16 AM • 31274 views
Zelensky awarded Zaluzhnyi the title of Hero of Ukraine

President Zelensky awarded former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi the title of Hero of Ukraine for his outstanding services in protecting Ukraine's state sovereignty and territorial integrity.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 10:03 AM • 107210 views
The Economist: The release of Valeriy Zaluzhnyi is a new decisive stage in the war

Zelensky's dismissal of General Zaluzhnyi and appointment of General Syrskyi means a new decisive stage in the war and the risk of making mistakes.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 01:43 AM • 43622 views
Times: Nuland wanted to reconcile Zelensky and Zaluzhny

U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland offers to settle the differences between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Zaluzhnyy over Zelenskyy's intention to dismiss the general.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 12:07 AM • 124924 views