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Zelenskyy says dismissed commander to become new U.K. ambassador

Former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi attends a commemorative event on the occasion of the Russia Ukraine war one year anniversary, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File) Former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi attends a commemorative event on the occasion of the Russia Ukraine war one year anniversary, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File)
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Ukraine’s president on Thursday announced that he has approved his former top general, whom he dismissed last month, to become the country's new ambassador to the United Kingdom, a key supporter of Ukraine in its war with Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last month replaced Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who had been commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian military. The move was part of a shake-up aimed at reigniting momentum in the deadlocked war.

"Our alliance with Britain should only strengthen,” Zelenskyy said.

Britain has been a strong ally of Ukraine in the war, now in its third year.

Britain said Thursday it would provide 10,000 drones to Ukraine.

The announcement by Defense Secretary Grant Shapps during a visit in Kyiv with Zelenskyy includes an investment of 125 million pounds (US$160 million) on top of 200 million pounds (US$256 million) previously committed for drones.

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