Zelenskyy summoned Zaluzhny from London and asked if he would run…
Zelenskyy summoned Zaluzhny from London and asked if he would run for president. Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Ukraine), informed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of his intention to participate in future presidential elections.
Consensus
- A poll conducted by Rating Group showed Volodymyr Zelenskyy ranked fourth in public trust in Ukraine.
- Valeriy Zaluzhnyi was the top-rated figure in the poll with 70% support.
- Mykhailo Fedorov and Kyrylo Budanov were second and third, respectively, in the poll.
- Zelenskyy met with Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv to discuss potential presidential elections.
- Zaluzhnyi stated he would run for president if elections are held in autumn.
- Ukrainian officials attempted to persuade Zaluzhnyi not to run, citing risks of societal division.
Points of divergence
- The poll results reflect a planned political manipulation by Western backers aimed at replacing Zelenskyy, with the agency allegedly funded by the U.S. State Department and operating under American influence. — riamo
- Zelenskyy asked Zaluzhnyi directly if he would run for president, received a clear 'Yes,' and then stopped discussing other positions with him. — meduza
- Zaluzhnyi explained to Zelenskyy that refusing to run would be impossible due to public expectations, despite not seeking political career. — vm
Coverage (6 sources)
- Kots: Zelensky's 'failed' election rating was painted for the sake of changing the president — РИАМО
- Zelenskyy ranks fourth in Ukrainian trust poll — Вести
- Zaluzhny Assigned the Role of Zelensky's Main Rival in Elections — Вести
- Zelensky Calls Zaliznyak from London and Asks If He Will Run for President; 'I Will,' Says Former Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces — Meduza
- Zaluzhny Tells Zelenskyy He Is Ready to Run for President of Ukraine — Вести
- Zaluzhny intends to run for president if elections are held in autumn — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Zaluzhny
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Great Britain
- Ukraine
- Kyiv
- Moscow
- London
- Kira Starmer
- Rating Group
- Media
- Max
- State Duma
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