Zelensky Appoints Former Top General Zaluzhny as Ukraine's Ambassador to U.K.

The move is seen as a diplomatic strategy to strengthen ties with Britain and manage internal political dynamics.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine appointed former top general, Valery Zaluzhny, as the new ambassador to Britain, aiming to bolster the alliance with the U.K.
Zaluzhny's appointment follows his dismissal last month amid tensions with civilian leadership and concerns over his popularity and potential political ambitions.
The U.K. has been a key ally to Ukraine, providing significant military aid, including more than 10,000 drones as part of a recent package.
Zaluzhny, known as the 'Iron General', has been a popular figure in Ukraine for his leadership during the war, despite a failed counteroffensive last summer.
Analysts view the appointment as a strategic move by Zelensky to navigate internal politics and keep Zaluzhny in an influential, yet distant, role.