Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky supported the candidacy of former army chief Valery Zaluzhny as ambassador to Great Britain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, reports "Radio Free Europe“ (RFE/RL) .
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has sent the request to the British side for approval," the ministry said.
Zaluzhny, who is popular in his country for leading Ukraine's war after the Russian invasion, was replaced by ground forces commander Oleksandr Sirsky in February, Reuters reports.
Ukraine has not had an ambassador to the UK since Zelenskiy withdrew former envoy Vadim Prystaik last July after he criticized the president.
British Foreign Minister Grant Shapps visited Kyiv on Thursday, Zelensky announced on Xu.
"Our focus is on strengthening Ukraine's defense and long-range capabilities, as well as meeting urgent needs for weapons, ammunition and developing joint weapons production," he said.