Valery Zaluzhnyi

Valery Zaluzhnyi is a prominent Ukrainian military officer who served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from July 2021 until February 2024. He is recognized for his leadership during the ongoing conflict with Russia and has gained significant popularity within Ukraine. Recently, discussions have emerged regarding his potential succession of President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid considerations by U.S. officials on the future of Ukraine's leadership in the context of peace negotiations.