Overview
- President Volodymyr Zelensky said he and Valerii Zaluzhnyi discussed diplomatic tasks intended to strengthen Ukraine and its resilience.
- Zelensky thanked Zaluzhnyi for his work as part of Ukraine’s team and underscored the defense of independence, national interests, and the people.
- He announced the meeting on his X/Telegram accounts, and no specific outcomes or measures were disclosed.
- Zaluzhnyi, now Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and formerly commander-in-chief, has urged shifting from attrition toward innovation for a prolonged confrontation.
- The Kyiv Independent reported the outreach fits a new policy of openness as Zelensky also meets prominent volunteers on support for the military.