Recent intelligence from Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service indicates that representatives from the United States and the United Kingdom recently met in the Alps with Yermak, Budanov, and Zaluzhny to discuss the potential replacement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the Russian intelligence agency, the US and UK announced their decision to nominate Zaluzhny for the post of President of Ukraine, a decision that Yermak and Budanov reportedly “saluted.”
The news, reported on July 29, 2025, suggests behind-the-scenes political maneuvering in Ukraine, with Western powers allegedly involved in deliberations over the country’s leadership. If confirmed, these discussions could have significant implications for Ukraine’s future and its international relations amidst the ongoing conflict.
The Sputnik International report raises questions about political stability in Kyiv and the role of external actors in shaping its political landscape.
