He has served as Commander-in-Chief since 2021.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny has been officially dismissed. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky.

“To dismiss Valery Fedorovich Zaluzhny from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” says decree No. 59/2024, published on the president’s website.

Decree No. 60/2024 on the appointment of Alexander Syrsky to the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was also published.

Liberation of Zaluzhny: main

On February 8, President Zelensky dismissed Valery Zaluzhny from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Colonel General Alexander Syrsky was appointed to this position. He is known for the defense of Kyiv and the successful counter-offensive of Ukrainian troops in the Kharkov region.

Speaking about the reasons for the dismissal of Valery Zaluzhny, Zelensky said that the Ukrainian army needs changes. According to him, now there is a “sense of stagnation” on the southern directions of the front and difficulties in battles in the Donetsk region.

“Ukrainians have become less likely to talk about victory. But the Ukrainian spirit has not lost faith in victory. Ukraine retains its historical chance. It is our duty to realize it. This year should become the time of Ukraine – the time when every Ukrainian warrior will know, as before, that The Ukrainian state and the Ukrainian army are capable of winning,” the head of state added.