President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed on the candidacy of Valeriy Zaluzhny for the post of Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine said.

"On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the President of Ukraine agreed on the candidacy of Valeriy Zaluzhny for the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its official website.

Reportedly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine sent the British side a corresponding request for the agreement.