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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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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 • 310376 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 • 33809 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 • 33487 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 • 32729 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 • 29957 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 • 29242 views
A hint of resignation? Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyy discuss renewal and change of leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyy discussed the renewal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and their leadership.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:05 PM • 26605 views
Russia tried to distract Ukrainian air defense with combined strikes: ISW on February 7 attack

Russia tried to distract Ukrainian air defenses with a combination of missile strikes to help other weapons achieve their objectives.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:31 AM • 27283 views
five killed, 48 wounded: consequences of Russia's massive attack on Ukraine - OP

Five people were killed and 48 injured in rocket attacks on Kyiv, Mykolaiv and Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 01:08 PM • 24472 views
Danilov on rumors of Zaluzhnyi's resignation: it is dangerous to inflate the situation without legal documents

NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said that rumors about Valeriy Zaluzhnyi's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are dangerous without legal documents confirming this decision.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 10:15 AM • 32101 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces neutralize two enemy air targets in Khmelnytskyi region during morning attack - RMA

Ukrainian air defense forces neutralize two enemy air targets during a morning attack in Khmelnytsky region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:55 AM • 103278 views
Russian troops shell eight communities in Donetsk region: there are wounded

Two residents of Donetsk region were injured as a result of Russian shelling of eight communities.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:15 AM • 47087 views
44 air targets destroyed in the sky over Ukraine: 29 missiles and 15 attack UAVs - Zaluzhny

The Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 44 air targets, including 29 missiles and 15 attack UAVs launched by Russia to strike at targets in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:07 AM • 28304 views
Kuleba said that Zaluzhny's likely resignation will not affect relations with allies

Ukraine's Foreign Minister said that any changes in the Ukrainian government or military leadership would not affect relations with Western allies, as they respect the president's authority to appoint officials.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:23 PM • 28501 views
Ukraine will win the war, but now must step up mobilization and maintain unity - German general

The German general said that Ukraine needs to step up mobilization to replace losses and renew its army. He is confident that Ukraine will win the war and emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity within the country.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 01:08 PM • 21820 views
"It will still be very difficult for us, but we will definitely never be ashamed again." Zaluzhnyi congratulates Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Shaptala on his birthday

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi congratulated Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Shaptala on his 51st birthday.

Society • February 5, 11:22 AM • 27914 views
Zelenskyy: The war on the "ground" has reached a deadlock because there were delays in equipment

The ground war in Ukraine has reached a stalemate due to delays in the delivery of equipment from Western partners, President Zelenskiy says.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:00 AM • 40451 views
About 26% of the territory is still under Russian occupation - Zelenskyy

President Zelensky said that although Russia has now occupied about 26% of Ukraine's territory, Ukraine has managed to stop further advance of Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:22 AM • 26320 views
Zelensky on information about Zaluzhny's possible dismissal: "We need a reboot"

President Zelenskiy said Ukraine needs a change of leadership and a "reset" when asked about the possible resignation of Armed Forces Commander Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:44 AM • 123550 views
Biden's adviser on Zaluzhny's possible resignation: "Personnel decisions in the Armed Forces are a matter for the Ukrainian authorities"

Biden's national security adviser said that personnel decisions in the Ukrainian army are the sole responsibility of the Ukrainian authorities.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:36 PM • 111704 views
Ukraine notifies the US of its decision to release Zaluzhny - The Washington Post

The decision to resign the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, has been communicated to the US administration, but the details of its implementation remain unclear.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 08:39 PM • 105907 views
Dismissal of NSDC Secretary Danilov is fake - Center for Countering Disinformation

The Center for Countering Disinformation has denied reports of the resignation of Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, calling the information spread in telegram channels fake.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:27 PM • 32226 views
Zelenskyy holds a meeting with the Chiefs of Staff: they discussed the situation at the front, drone production and shells

President Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to discuss the production of drones, the production of shells, the situation on the frontline, particularly in Avdiivka, the construction of fortifications, and the restoration of energy infrastructure after Russian strikes.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:52 PM • 108366 views
Danilov said that there is no document on Zaluzhny's resignation as of today

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov commented on the situation regarding the allegations of some telegram channels, and subsequently some media outlets, about the alleged resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 04:38 PM • 30074 views
Forbes: Ukrainian attack could stop production of Russia's deadliest drone

An explosion at a Russian drone factory in August may have disrupted the production of deadly Lancet drones, leading to fewer attacks on Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:21 AM • 122866 views
High-tech means and a new philosophy of training and warfare: Zaluzhnyi on the main goals for 2024

The Supreme Commander-in-Chief outlined Ukraine's military goals for 2024 as focusing on the development of high-tech equipment, the introduction of new philosophies of training and combat, and the acquisition of new capabilities.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:00 PM • 27232 views
To defeat the enemy, we must be more mobile in tactics and means - Zaluzhnyi

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine emphasized the need to be more mobile tactically and in means to defeat the enemy, noting that technology has an advantage over tradition, allowing for more contactless operations and reduced losses.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 05:45 PM • 109583 views
"I personally have no conflict with anyone": Budanov would not be drawn on the rumors about Zaluzhnyi's possible replacement - CNN

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence did not engage in discussions of rumors about the possible replacement of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, CNN reports.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 03:33 PM • 28321 views
Zelensky to sign decree on Zaluzhny's dismissal by end of week - CNN

By the end of the week, President Zelensky is expected to sign a decree dismissing Valeriy Zaluzhny from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:51 AM • 33941 views
This is about political competition, not war: Podoliak on "statements" about Zaluzhny's resignation

The OP responded to the "statements" about Zaluzhny's resignation and noted that "there is a certain stagnation along the front line and people are definitely looking for some kind of information reasons to stir up society and get some kind of "hype".

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:34 PM • 32675 views