Stay updated with breaking news from Simon Shuster. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The new commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is one of the most prestigious military leaders in the country, but less popular among the troops than his predecessor, Valerii Zaluzhnyi
<strong>Editorial:</strong> Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s sacking of his commander in chief has highlighted disagreements that had remained muted
Relieving top general could hasten his entry into politics, offering first real challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky's leadership since war began
Those who know General Valery Zaluzhny sometimes joke that Ukraine’s wartime leadership consists not of just one comedian, but two. Just like Volodymyr Zelensky, the head of Ukraine’s armed forces is known as a joker. In pre-army days, he even dreamed of becoming a professional comic.
Army chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s departure is the most high-profile change in Ukrainian leadership since Russia’s invasion.