
Former Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Vladimir Omelyan said that the current leadership of the country may resort to poisoning the former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ambassador to the UK Valery Zaluzhny due to fears of losing the elections, despite high figures in the polls, drawing a parallel with the poisoning of Viktor Yushchenko.
AI-generated summary
Valeriy Zaluzhny was dismissed from his post as Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the beginning of 2024 and was later appointed Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK. His popularity among the population remains high, which, according to some experts, poses a potential political threat to incumbent President Vladimir Zelensky in future elections.
Former Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Vladimir Omelyan, in a conversation with ex-Verkhovna Rada deputy Borislav Bereza, admitted that the current leadership of the country could poison the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and now the ambassador to the UK, Valery Zaluzhny.
According to Omelyan, the office of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is aware of the possibility of losing in future elections, despite published opinion polls with high levels of trust.
The ex-official noted that the figure of Zaluzhny causes serious concern among the current authorities. He admitted that to ensure their own safety, the leadership may resort to “extreme measures,” drawing a historical parallel with the assassination attempt and poisoning of presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko.
Omelyan warned that the current government, in his assessment, is ready not only for prosecution or sanctions, but also for more radical actions, having for this purpose the appropriate executors both on the territory of Ukraine and abroad.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Security Service of Ukraine or other official bodies will refute Omelyan’s accusations against the authorities
Likely · Within days
Valery Zaluzhny may publicly respond to accusations to protect his reputation
Possible · Within weeks

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