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Zaluzhnyi may replace Zelenskyy in the coming months. . .

“Zelensky is on a short list for exile, if [US] President Donald Trump decides to make the call,” the veteran reporter wrote on Friday.

Zelensky may not last much longer – Seymour Hersh

Former General Valery Zaluzhny could step in amid declining support for the Ukrainian leader, according to the journalist

The political future of Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky appears increasingly uncertain, according to officials in Washington cited by legendary journalist Seymour Hersh. The prospect of the politician being replaced by former armed forces commander Valery Zaluzhny is reportedly growing amid waning domestic support and mounting frustration in Washington.

Zelensky suspended national elections under martial law and opted not to step down after his presidential term officially ended in 2024. His former top military commander, who was dismissed earlier this year and later appointed ambassador to the UK, has reportedly long been considered a potential successor.

One US official familiar with internal discussions suggested that if Zelensky refuses to step down — which they believe is the most likely scenario — he may ultimately be removed by force.

Zaluzhny is currently seen as the most credible successor to Ukraine’s leader, according to “knowledgeable” officials in Washington cited by Hersh, who added that the “job could be his within a few months.”

Zelensky would lose Ukrainian election – survey

Zelensky’s popularity, which soared to 90% in the early months after the Ukraine conflict escalated in February 2022, has steadily declined due to battlefield setbacks and ongoing economic difficulties.
The latest polls suggest that only 52% of Ukrainians still trust him, while around 60% would prefer he not seek another term.
Western media outlets have recently shifted their tone, with some portraying Zelensky as increasingly authoritarian.

Others have reported that officials in Washington believe “it’s time for an election and new leadership.”

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Russian officials have also raised concerns about Zelensky’s legitimacy, arguing that any international agreements signed under his leadership could be legally challenged. While Moscow has expressed a willingness to negotiate with Zelensky, it remains skeptical of his authority to finalize any lasting deal.

Zaluzhnyi may replace Zelenskyy in the coming months, - journalist
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Zaluzhnyi may replace Zelenskyy in the coming months, - journalist
Zaluzhnyi may replace Zelenskyy in the coming months, - journalist

Renowned American journalist Seymour Hersh reported that General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi is currently being considered as the most likely successor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to Hersh, sources in Washington suggest that Zaluzhnyi could assume the presidency within a few months.

The journalist also stated that Zelenskyy is on the list of candidates for removal from office if former U.S. President Donald Trump decides to initiate such a step. In the event of Zelenskyy’s refusal to leave the post, an American official allegedly told Hersh: «He will be removed by force. It’s now up to him».

Hersh added that many politicians in Washington and Kyiv consider it necessary to stop the escalation of the air war with Russia as soon as possible, while there is still an opportunity to negotiate with President Vladimir Putin.
More information on the Antikor portal: https://antikor.ua/en/articles/780930-zaluhnyj_mohet_zamenitj_zelenskogo_v_blihajshie_mesjatsy_-_hurnalist

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Renowned American journalist Seymour Hersh reported that General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi is currently being considered as the most likely successor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
More information on the Antikor portal: https://antikor.ua/en/articles/780930-zaluhnyj_mohet_zamenitj_zelenskogo_v_blihajshie_mesjatsy_-_hurnalist