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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Poll: 72% of Ukrainians would have a negative view of Zaluzhny's resignation

A poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology found that 72% of Ukrainians would react negatively to the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, and only 2% would be positive. The survey was conducted on December 4-10, 2023 among 1200 adult residents of Ukraine.

Politics • December 20, 02:59 PM • 52415 views

Zelensky spoke about his relationship with Zaluzhnyi

President Zelensky stated that he has a working relationship with Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny and expects him to take decisive action on mobilization and results on the battlefield, but did not comment on his possible dismissal.

Politics • December 19, 05:32 PM • 36595 views

He stole more than UAH 36 million: investigation against former head of Kharkiv Aircraft Plant completed

The pre-trial investigation against the former head of a Ukrainian aircraft plant accused of embezzling over UAH 36 million for services not rendered has been completed. The defendant is likely to be hiding in russia or in the occupied Ukrainian territories.

Crimes and emergencies • December 18, 04:34 PM • 38056 views

Quality procurement and no corruption: Zaluzhnyi on the tasks of the State Logistics Operator

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, outlined the expectations from the new State Logistics Operator: eradicating corruption, ensuring quality supply of troops and improving procurement processes.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 03:43 PM • 39771 views

Zaluzhnyi refused to comment on the counteroffensive: "Otherwise, it will be a show, not a war"

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, refused to discuss plans for a counteroffensive in 2024.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 12:34 PM • 35507 views

Zaluzhnyi commented on the information about the wiretapping in his office

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhnyi said that a listening device was found in the office he was supposed to use today.

Crimes and emergencies • December 18, 11:09 AM • 42890 views

SBU opens criminal proceedings over Zaluzhnyi's listening device

The SBU opened a criminal investigation after finding a non-functional listening device in a place allegedly used by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi. The device had no means of storing or transmitting information.

Crimes and emergencies • December 17, 08:10 PM • 42362 views

Ukraine plans to open access to declarations of TCC employees and members of the SLC

Declarations of employees of Ukrainian military enlistment offices and military medical commissions will be open. Declarations of military and intelligence officers will remain closed for security reasons.

Politics • December 8, 01:14 PM • 36428 views

Zelenskyy convened the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief: discussed demobilization and rotation, instructed departments to prepare comprehensive decisions

Zelenskyy convened the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss complex issues of mobilization and demobilization and instructed it to develop comprehensive solutions.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 01:14 PM • 36243 views