President Vladimir Zelensky has tapped former commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny as Kiev’s new envoy to the UK Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny has been appointed the country’s new ambassador to the UK, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda signed a decree on Thursday revoking the citizenship of ballerina Ilze Liepa, over her recent statements to the media that have supposedly threatened the security of the EU and NATO member, by expressing solidarity with Russia.

The French leader has alarmed the opposition with belligerent remarks about Russia French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly said on Thursday that he recognizes no limits or Russian “red lines” when it comes to backing Kiev, drawing criticism from both Moscow and the opposition at home.