4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to Britain, speaks on stage to people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London on Feb. 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi (L to R) are pictured during the meeting with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi is pictured during the meeting of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi (L to R) are pictured during the meeting with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi (L to R) are pictured during the meeting with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi (L to R) are pictured during the meeting with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi (L to R) are pictured during the meeting with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 16, 2025 - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer partake in a joint press conference as part of the presentation of drones created by Ukrainian manufacturers, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 16, 2025 - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer partake in a joint press conference as part of the presentation of drones created by Ukrainian manufacturers, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 16, 2025 - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer (foreground, R to L) look at the drones created by Ukrainian manufacturers, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 16, 2025 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Valerii Zaluzhnyi (C), who arrived in Kyiv with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, inspects drones created by Ukrainian manufacturers, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 16, 2025 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Valerii Zaluzhnyi (C), who arrived in Kyiv with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, inspects drones created by Ukrainian manufacturers, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer inspect Ukrainian-made drones

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 16, 2025 - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer (foreground, R to L) inspect drones made by Ukrainian manufacturers, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Stele at former Orikhiv district in Zaporizhzhia region

Stele at former Orikhiv district in Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - AUGUST 16, 2024 - A mural featuring former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and current Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi is on the stele located at the entrance to former Orikhiv district (now Zaporizhzhia district) close to the front line which was transformed by the military into the Pantheon of Defenders of Zaporizhzhia photo zone, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Stele at former Orikhiv district in Zaporizhzhia region

Stele at former Orikhiv district in Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - AUGUST 16, 2024 - A mural featuring former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and current Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi is on the stele located at the entrance to former Orikhiv district (now Zaporizhzhia district) close to the front line which was transformed by the military into the Pantheon of Defenders of Zaporizhzhia photo zone, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Activists are gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti in support of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi who was dismissed from the post of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Awards Presentation - Kyiv

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Awards Presentation - Kyiv

HANDOUT - during an awards ceremony at the White Hall of Heroes of the Mariinsky Palace, February 9, 2024 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Zaluzhnyi the Hero of Ukraine Gold Star medal for his service. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Awards Presentation - Kyiv

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Awards Presentation - Kyiv

HANDOUT - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, embraces former Commander of the Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi, right, after awarding him the Hero of Ukraine Gold Star during a ceremony at the White Hall of Heroes of the Mariinsky Palace, February 9, 2024 in Kiev, Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Awards Presentation - Kyiv

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Awards Presentation - Kyiv

HANDOUT - Former Commander of the Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi, center, sits in the audience during an awards ceremony at the White Hall of Heroes of the Mariinsky Palace, February 9, 2024 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Zaluzhnyi the Hero of Ukraine Gold Star medal for his service. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Awards Presentation - Kyiv

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Awards Presentation - Kyiv

HANDOUT - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the Hero of Ukraine Gold Star to former Commander of the Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi during a ceremony at the White Hall of Heroes of the Mariinsky Palace, February 9, 2024 in Kiev, Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest in Kyiv over army chief's dismissal

Protest in Kyiv over army chief's dismissal

People gather at Independence Square in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Feb. 9, 2024, in protest over President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacking Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi as commander-in-chief.

Protest in Kyiv over army chief's dismissal

Protest in Kyiv over army chief's dismissal

People gather at Independence Square in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Feb. 9, 2024, in protest over President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacking Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi as commander-in-chief.

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, sing the national anthem on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - A participant of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - A participant of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - A participant of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, hold a national flag on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, hold a national flag on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, are gathered on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, are gathered on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, hold a national flag on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, are gathered on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, hold a national flag on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

Rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi held in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 09, 2024 - Participants of the rally in support of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, recently dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, are gathered on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Press conference of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 26, 2023 - Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi holds a press conference in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Press conference of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

Press conference of Valerii Zaluzhnyi in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 26, 2023 - Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi holds a press conference in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.