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

• Former Rada Deputy Gives Forecast on the Further Fate of Zaluzhny and Fedorov — 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
• Journalist to Khristofor: Zaluzhny effectively admitted Ukraine's defeat — Вести
• Journalist Christoforos claims that Zaluzhny has effectively admitted Ukraine's defeat — Вечерняя Москва
• Peskov assesses media data on Zaluzhny's participation in Ukraine presidential elections — Коммерсантъ
• 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