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Kyiv’s former top commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi privately argued that NATO’s WWII-era doctrines and slow modernization prevent Ukraine from joining, signaling a shift toward European security blocs as Kyiv’s increasingly advanced forces shape its security role and potential partnerships.
Ukraine’s former top commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi, now Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, says Kyiv will never join NATO, arguing Ukraine cannot meet the alliance’s military standards. The piece notes July frontlines were largely static with minimal Russian gains, ongoing Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia and occupied territory, a leadership shake-up including the dismissal of Stefanishyna as ambassador to the US, and Kyiv’s push for more Patriot air defense missiles amid continued fighting and drone incidents in Crimea and elsewhere.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the UK, reportedly told Kyiv he would run for president if elections were held, following a conversation with Zelenskyy. Public opinion remains favorable to Zelenskyy at about 61% trust, but Zaluzhnyi leads among military figures with roughly 73% trust, signaling potential competition if autumn elections occur. His wartime leadership fuels his popularity, though he has not publicly declared a campaign, and other trusted figures like Budanov and Brovdi have not indicated political ambitions.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ex-army chief and now ambassador to Britain, says there is a deep rift with President Zelenskyy over how to defend the country, recounting a 2022 SBU raid he calls intimidation and criticizing the handling of the 2023 counteroffensive; though he avoids overt political campaigning, polls have him as Zelenskyy’s top challenger, with analysts noting his distance from daily decision‑making could affect national unity in wartime.
The removal of Ukraine's popular military chief, Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi, will not immediately solve the country's battlefield challenges, including shortages of ammunition and manpower. Zaluzhnyi, who was hand-picked by President Zelensky in 2021, faced the difficult task of modernizing Ukraine's military and had achieved some successes against Russian forces. However, his recent characterization of the war as a "stalemate" may have strained his relationship with the president. Despite his departure, Zaluzhnyi will remain part of the military team advising the president, while his replacement, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, faces a similarly challenging role.
Reports suggest that Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi may have been dismissed, but President Zelensky's office denies it. The alleged disagreement between the two has been ongoing since November 2023, with Zelensky reportedly "bypassing" Zaluzhnyi in communication with some military commanders. Despite contradicting reports, a December 2023 poll showed that Zaluzhnyi has a 92% trust rating and an overwhelming majority of Ukrainians would disapprove of him being replaced.
Rumors of discord between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi have been circulating, with reports suggesting that the two leaders are not getting along. Zelensky and Zaluzhnyi have not been seen together in public for almost two months, and they openly disagree on the state of the war. Zaluzhnyi's rising popularity and potential political ambitions have reportedly caused concern within Zelensky's office. However, dismissing the popular commander-in-chief could risk weakening national unity during a time of war. While tensions appear to be easing, the discord adds to the uncertainty of the coming year and the country's unity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen stuttering while making false claims about General Zaluzhnyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, during an interview with military bloggers. Kremlin propagandists had previously spread fake news about Zaluzhnyi's death, which was quickly refuted by the general himself. Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar confirmed that Ukrainian generals, including Zaluzhnyi, are under constant threat from Russia and proposed strengthening their security at the beginning of the war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen stuttering while making false claims about General Zaluzhnyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, during an interview with military bloggers. Kremlin propagandists had previously spread fake news about Zaluzhnyi's death, which was quickly refuted by the general himself. Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar confirmed that Ukrainian generals are a major target for Russia and proposed strengthening their security at the beginning of the full-scale war.