The Latest Breaking News from Valerii Zaluzhnyi

Popular national figure given new role after being dismissed by Volodymyr Zelenskiy a month ago

Zaluzhnyi, known as the ‘Iron General’, had seen his once sky-high popularity falter after a failed counteroffensive.

Political pressure at home, splintering international support and prospect of Trump’s re-election make for existential threats

Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the lack of troops and ammunition and the depth of Russia's field fortifications are forcing Kyiv to adopt a more defensive strategy. As it waits for more Western support, the Ukrainian army is holding out for better days.

Zelenskiy replaces military chief; what it’s like to be a Ukrainian child stolen by Russia; how volunteering for Ukraine can change your life

Editorial: Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s sacking of his commander in chief has highlighted disagreements that had remained muted

Oleksandr Syrskyi says ‘life and health’ of soldiers is army’s key asset in first statement as armed forces chief

As the war enters its 716th day, these are the main developments.

Zelenskiy replaces Zaluzhnyi as military commander in chief; US Senate makes tentative forward step on Ukraine aid

President’s replacement of Zaluzhnyi with his land forces commander is not seen as a radical departure

Poll shows party is ahead in the Victorian byelection – but only just; Ukraine’s president fires Valerii Zaluzhnyi in long-awaited shake-up