Overview

• WION, citing the Guardian and unnamed sources, reports that the UK-based ambassador and former commander declined a call from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance after February’s Oval Office confrontation between President Trump and President Zelensky.
• He has not announced a run for office, though polling described by the outlet suggests he could pose a serious electoral challenge to Zelensky.
• Zaluzhnyi has pledged not to criticize Zelensky during the war and has maintained a publicly loyal tone.
• From his embassy office in London, he continues to review battlefield footage and speak with commanders in Ukraine, according to the report.
• The outlet also reports that Paul Manafort offered political assistance to Zaluzhnyi, which he declined.