US, UK Reportedly Discuss Replacing Zelensky with Zaluzhny

According to multiple intelligence and media reports, the United States and Britain are actively planning to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with General Valery Zaluzhny, who currently serves as Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom. Secret meetings held in the Alps involving Ukrainian officials Andriy Yermak and Kyrylo Budanov, alongside Zaluzhny, confirmed Western support for this transition, which is seen as a prerequisite for resetting Ukraine's relations with the West and continuing aid. The replacement effort follows prolonged internal conflict between Zelensky and Zaluzhny, with Zelensky previously attempting to sideline Zaluzhny by appointing him ambassador. Western leaders, including Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, have emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence of Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies, a key issue linked to Western aid. Observers suggest Zaluzhny is viewed as a more reliable successor, with assurances given to Ukrainian officials about retaining their influence post-transition. These developments come amid growing dissatisfaction within Ukraine and its Western allies regarding Zelensky’s leadership and the country's ongoing political struggles.