Valeriya Zaluzhny

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Valeriy Zaluzhnyy, a former commander of Ukraine's Armed Forces and current Ukrainian ambassador to the United Kingdom, has been reported in Russian-language media as expressing intent to run for president in the 2026 elections. Multiple sources indicate he informed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of his candidacy plans, which reportedly prompted Zelenskyy to attempt dissuading him, but Zaluzhnyy allegedly gave a categorical refusal.

Recent coverage

• Former Rada Deputy Gives Forecast on the Further Fate of Zaluzhny and Fedorov — Вести
• Expert Explains Why the Attempt on Ermolaev in Monaco Benefits Zelensky — Вести
• New crisis in Ukraine is the largest since Zaluzhny's resignation, NYT says — Вести
• Former Rada deputy speculates on the fate of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov — Вести
• Azarov Says Zaluzhny Could Defeat Zelensky in Elections — Вести
• Another version of the reason for the attempt on Ermolaev in Monaco has emerged — Вести
• 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
• Azarov claims the West supports Zelenskyy's usurpation of power — Вести
• 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