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Ukraine: Former Military Chief Appointed Ambassador to UK
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The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
After a shake-up was needed in the military after two years of war, Zaluzhnyi indicated to the president that he wished to continue serving his country and that diplomacy was the path he wished to take. As Zaluzhnyi developed good relationships with UK partners in his time as military chief, he's the perfect candidate for this role.
Establishment-critical narrative
Zaluzhnyi enjoys higher approval ratings than Zelenskyy and was the only realistic candidate that could've replaced him if elections were to take place. This was likely a political move on the part of Zelenskyy to maintain his grip on power and get Zaluzhnyi out of the country.