Zaluzhny prepares to leave his position as ambassador to the UK: what is known about his plans.

According to ТСН: The Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, Valeriy Zaluzhny, plans to leave his diplomatic position at the beginning of January. He has already discussed his decision with President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent visit to Kyiv.

This information is confirmed by several sources from political and diplomatic circles.

Zaluzhny's Plans

According to information close to the President's Office, Zaluzhny informed Zelensky a few weeks ago of his intention to resign.

‘They discussed various positions for Zaluzhny with the president, from prime minister to head of the President's Office,’

Other sources report that Zaluzhny is also considering the possibility of working as ambassador to the USA or returning to the position of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but so far no final decisions have been made. At the same time, a change of the Ukrainian ambassador in the United States is not planned.

Possible Return to Kyiv

One source claims:

‘Zaluzhny likely wants to return to Kyiv; he may announce this on January 4-5 of the next year, provided that nothing impacts his decision.’

The editorial office contacted the press service of the ambassador in the UK, but at this moment no response has been received.

Recall that in early December, Zaluzhny hinted at his return to Ukraine by posting a joint photo with his wife Olena in front of a Christmas tree on Facebook. The succinct caption 'There's no place like home' sparked an active discussion online about the end of his diplomatic mission in London.

This information about Valeriy Zaluzhny's future plans adds intrigue to the political context of Ukraine and its international relations. Whether he will enhance his diplomatic skills in another role or return to military service is a question that we will probably have to wait for an answer to. In the meantime, his decision will undoubtedly impact Ukrainian diplomacy in Britain and beyond.