Ukraine Armed Forces Commander in Chief Valery Zaluzhny
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Zelensky
With both Moscow and Washington trying to strongarm Ukraine into premature elections, who do the fighters at the front lines think would make the best president?
Feb. 22
Zelensky
Although the Ukrainian president remains popular, he could face competition from General-turned-ambassador Valery Zaluzhny.
Feb. 21
Zelensky
In the second part of our examination of the issues surrounding the holding of Ukrainian elections in war time and ask why does the “hold up” proving so aggravating for the US and Russian leaders.
Feb. 21
Zelensky
The Trump presidency has sparked optimism that peace and elections in Ukraine are just around the corner. The media says Zelensky is readying to stand again under a new political banner.
Jan. 13
Servant of the People party
Politicians in Ukraine are de facto starting their election campaigns, despite uncertain prospects for a ceasefire in 2025 and the organizational and technical challenges ahead.
Dec. 26, 2024
Zaluzhny
Critics of the Zelensky administration says it has no long-term plan for conducting its three-month-old invasion of the Russia Federation – and now the North Koreans are coming.
Oct. 30, 2024
Zaluzhny
Zaluzhny – now Ukraine’s ambassador to Britain – said he did not know anything about such an operation and any suggestion to the contrary was a “mere provocation.”
Aug. 15, 2024
Budanov
Kyiv Post correspondent Jason Smart is “honored and humbled” to have been awarded a medal by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and to receive a commendation from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) Chief.
Aug. 1, 2024
Zelensky
President Zelensky issued separate decrees releasing Zaluzhny from military service and granting him the right to wear a military uniform.
May. 10, 2024
Zelensky
Ukraine’s spy chief, Kyrylo Budanov, said former Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny was not replaced due to a rift with President Zelensky.
Feb. 29, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky said that he awarded Zaluzhny the Hero of Ukraine title in gratitude for the general’s defense of the nation, stating “I am very grateful to him.”
Feb. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Zelensky has dismissed General Valery Zaluzny as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The European press has very different ideas about what to expect from this change.
Feb. 12, 2024
Ukraine
In taking over as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, who replaces Valery Zaluzhny, will face some formidable tests.
Feb. 11, 2024
Zelensky
Presidential decrees state that the titles are awarded "for notable personal merits in defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine."
Feb. 9, 2024
Although the Ukrainian president remains popular, he could face competition from General-turned-ambassador Valery Zaluzhny.
Feb. 21