Former commander-in-chief Zaluzhnyi has no plans to resign, aide says "Nothing has changed"

- 29 December, 13:27
Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Photo: Getty Images

Oksana Torop, media adviser of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander-in-chief, has said that "nothing changed" and that Zaluzhnyi continues to defend Ukraine's interests in his current role.

Source: Oksana Torop in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda

Details: Ukrainska Pravda has asked for comment on media reports claiming that Zaluzhnyi plans to step down as ambassador in London in early January 2026.

Quote: "As always, unnamed sources know everything about Zaluzhnyi and his plans. But nothing has changed. He continues to defend Ukraine's interests in his post as ambassador to the United Kingdom."

Background: Several outlets previously reported, including NV (The New Voice of Ukraine), an independent Ukrainian media outlet, citing four sources in political and diplomatic circles, that Zaluzhnyi is preparing to leave his diplomatic post in London in early January 2026.

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