Former Ukrainian Army Head Valery Zaluzhny Dismissed and Appointed as UK Ambassador – Latest Updates

The former head of the Ukrainian army, Valery Zaluzhny, was officially dismissed from the army. He was appointed as ambassador to the United Kingdom by presidential order. Zaluzhny, popular among military personnel, was replaced in February after openly criticizing President Zelensky.

No reason has been given as to why the former general is being sent to London. According to him order Zaluzhny was refused military service for health reasons. There is no other explanation. The former army chief can continue to wear a uniform. Zaluzhny’s ambassador was already announced a month ago.

The president of Ukraine has transferred two more commanders. The special units operating on Russian territory will have a new leader for the second time in six months. General Oleksandr Trepak replaces Colonel Serhi Lupanchuk.

Dmytro Hereha has also been reinstated as commander of the supported military units. He was just relieved of that position in March.

The reason for these two moves is not mentioned in the order, but President Zelensky recently said that it is time for new leaders who understand what the army needs. Since the failure of the Ukrainian offensive, the Russian army has been steadily conquering territory in eastern Ukraine.

Major general Zaluzhny was dismissed with skepticism within the army at the time. “I’m afraid he prefers to surround himself with men.” an official told NOS over president Zelensky.

Zaluzhny was seen as a likely candidate in the presidential elections in Ukraine. But Zelensky, whose term ends this month, has decided not to go to the polls at this time. He explains why Russia would use elections to sow division and carry out attacks.

In November, Zaluzhny had written in an op-ed that the war had stopped. That was true, but the president openly contradicted the general’s words. He called on military leaders to “stand up.” not involved in politics“.

Zaluzhny arrived in early February new opinion article, this time published by CNN. In it he criticized the policy of Ukraine. It is very unusual for a commander to do something like this.