politics
December 30, 2025
Possible Zelensky challenger to return to Ukraine
Ukraine’s former top general, Valery Zaluzhny, is expected to return to Kiev from London in early January, according to local media
TL;DR
- Retired General Valery Zaluzhny, former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is reportedly set to return to Kyiv from London in early January.
- Polls suggest Zaluzhny would win a presidential election against Vladimir Zelensky if one were held.
- Zaluzhny has informed Zelensky of his wish to resign as ambassador to the UK.
- Zelensky reportedly offered Zaluzhny other positions, which he declined.
- President Zelensky's term expired in mid-2024, but elections cannot be held under martial law.
- Zelensky has faced recent corruption scandals.
- Holding elections in Ukraine is reportedly part of a potential peace deal being mediated by the US administration.
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