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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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"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 • 18517 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 • 25606 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 • 21795 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 • 34515 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 • 25665 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 • 107306 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 • 71761 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 • 29711 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 • 35247 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 • 29594 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 • 114384 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 • 27149 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 • 24241 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 • 25678 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 • 22714 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 • 31244 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 • 107182 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 • 43582 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 • 124851 views
Pentagon: we are already cooperating with the new commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi

The Pentagon says it will effectively cooperate with Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after his appointment by President Zelenskiy.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:58 PM • 35680 views
Zelensky held a closed meeting with journalists to explain his decision to dismiss Zaluzhnyi

The President held a closed-door meeting with journalists to explain the reasons for the dismissal of Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the appointment of Oleksandr Syrskyi as his replacement.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:00 PM • 38280 views
US reacts to personnel changes in the Armed Forces and appointment of Syrsky

The United States says it will effectively cooperate with the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after his appointment by President Zelensky.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:05 PM • 39531 views
Odesa region thanks Zaluzhnyi for two years of protection and welcomes new Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syryskyi - Kiper

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration thanked the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, for his service and welcomed the appointment of Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:40 PM • 43845 views
Personnel rotation in the Armed Forces: decrees on dismissal of Zaluzhnyi and appointment of Syrskyi published

President Zelensky appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:12 PM • 38434 views
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Appointment of Syrskyi instead of Zaluzhnyi: experts tell what to expect from personnel changes

President Zelensky appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Valeriy Zaluzhnyi. Experts expressed mixed opinions on the impact of this change.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:50 PM • 310347 views
Zelenskyy's office comments on Zaluzhny's dismissal

President Zelenskyy has decided to renew the leadership of the Armed Forces, including the Commander-in-Chief, to revise the tactics that did not deliver the desired results last year and to prevent stagnation on the front line.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:23 PM • 33790 views
A detailed action plan for 2024 and an effective rotation system: what changes Zelensky expects in the Armed Forces

Zelenskyy expects the Armed Forces of Ukraine to have a detailed action plan until 2024, effective rotations, improved training of soldiers, fair redistribution of Western weapons to the front line, resolution of logistical issues, generals' knowledge of the front line and optimal personnel numbers.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:13 PM • 33465 views
Zelensky to present team to reboot the Armed Forces of Ukraine - Zelensky

President Zelensky said that the new Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, will present a team to reboot the Armed Forces of Ukraine and that 2024 will be successful for Ukraine only if effective changes in defense are made.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:58 PM • 32724 views
Syrskyi appointed as new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy appointed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:43 PM • 29929 views
The decision was made to change the leadership of the Armed Forces: Umerov hints at Zaluzhny's resignation

The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the decision to change the leadership of the country's Armed Forces, thanking General Valeriy Zaluzhny for his service during the war with Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:29 PM • 29229 views