Zaluzhny

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Valeriy Zaluzhnyy is described in the snippets as a former head of Ukraine's Armed Forces and current Ukrainian ambassador to the United Kingdom. He has been publicly linked with potential candidacy in the 2026 Ukrainian presidential election, with reports indicating he responded affirmatively when asked directly by President Zelensky about running. According to multiple sources, Zaluzhnyy ranked first in public trust ratings among Ukrainian politicians and public figures in a March Socis poll, with 61.6% approval.

Recent coverage

• SC: The West's plan to strike deep into Russia has failed and will turn against it — Вечерняя Москва
• Journalist to Khristofor: Zaluzhny effectively admitted Ukraine's defeat — Вести
• Journalist Christoforos claims that Zaluzhny has effectively admitted Ukraine's defeat — Вечерняя Москва
• Media: Abolition of martial law threatens Zelensky with loss of power — Вести
• Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Assesses Possibility of Regime Change in Kyiv — Вести
• JW: The appointment of elections in Ukraine will be the best moment for Zelenskyy to leave — Вести
• Peskov assesses media data on Zaluzhny's participation in Ukraine presidential elections — Коммерсантъ
• Peskov: Zelenskyy's legitimacy is seriously in question — Ведомости
• Kilinkarov: Zelensky is ready to go on any election except competitive ones — Вести
• Fuel sold off the books; Zaluzhny running for president; Katz on Gufa in 'New People' party — Дождь
• Tsarev Names Two Main Candidates to Replace Zelensky — Вести
• Zaluzhny's Surprise for Zelensky: He Will Likely Defeat the President in Upcoming Ukrainian Presidential Elections — Вести
• Zaluzhny may run for President of Ukraine — Ведомости