Ukraine's Zelenskiy approves ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi's candidacy as envoy to UK


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  • Friday, 08 Mar 2024

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi shake hand and pose for a picture during their meeting, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 8, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/ FILE PHOTO

(Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has approved the candidacy of former army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as ambassador to Great Britain, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine sent a request to the British side for an agrement," the foreign ministry said.

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