Ukraine Armed Forces Commander in Chief Valery Zaluzhny
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Zaluzhny
Critics of the Zelensky administration says it has no long-term plan for conducting its three-month-old invasion of the Russia Federation – and now the North Koreans are coming.
Oct. 30
Zaluzhny
Zaluzhny – now Ukraine’s ambassador to Britain – said he did not know anything about such an operation and any suggestion to the contrary was a “mere provocation.”
Aug. 15
Budanov
Kyiv Post correspondent Jason Smart is “honored and humbled” to have been awarded a medal by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and to receive a commendation from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) Chief.
Aug. 1
Zelensky
President Zelensky issued separate decrees releasing Zaluzhny from military service and granting him the right to wear a military uniform.
May. 10
Zelensky
Ukraine’s spy chief, Kyrylo Budanov, said former Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny was not replaced due to a rift with President Zelensky.
Feb. 29
Zelensky
Zelensky said that he awarded Zaluzhny the Hero of Ukraine title in gratitude for the general’s defense of the nation, stating “I am very grateful to him.”
Feb. 23
War in Ukraine
Zelensky has dismissed General Valery Zaluzny as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The European press has very different ideas about what to expect from this change.
Feb. 12
Ukraine
In taking over as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, who replaces Valery Zaluzhny, will face some formidable tests.
Feb. 11
Zelensky
Presidential decrees state that the titles are awarded "for notable personal merits in defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine."
Feb. 9
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Oleksandr Syrsky is said to sleep only four and a half hours a day with his only relaxation seemingly to be a daily workout in the gym.
Feb. 9
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Post brings to your attention reactions from public figures regarding these changes in Ukraine's military leadership.
Feb. 9
War in Ukraine
Outpouring for Zaluzhny’s service after dismissal, questions about his replacement; Senate Republicans forge new path on aid for Kyiv; More POWs returned
Feb. 9
Zelensky
After days of rumors and speculation, President Zelensky said the two men had discussed new leadership in the armed forces and that "the time for such a renewal is now."
Feb. 8
War in Ukraine
US right-wing ex-pundit will interview Putin; Biden again presses Congress on aid bill; Ukraine’s ammo shortage gets worse as Moscow steps up attacks around Avdiivka especially, but AFU makes gains
Feb. 7
Oleksandr Syrsky is said to sleep only four and a half hours a day with his only relaxation seemingly to be a daily workout in the gym.
Feb. 9