Valerii Fédorovych Zaluzhnyi

Valerii Fédorovych Zaluzhnyi is the Chief Military Commander of Ukraine, holding the position since July 27, 2021. He has been pivotal in reforming Ukraine's military strategy following the annexation of Crimea and the onset of conflict in the Donbass region, focusing on integrating new technologies, Special Forces, and fostering cooperation with Western allies. His approach emphasizes avoiding direct confrontation with a superior adversary and aims to degrade the enemy's supply lines, a strategy he has articulated in various public statements.