It is said that Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and the former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, has recently made sweeping and bold declarations about the role of the US in world politics, saying that the US ‘destroying’ world order.
His remarks add to a growing atmosphere of unrest between Ukraine and the US—notably after a controversial meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump. Zaluzhnyi previously expressed concern the US was undermining the unity of the Western alliance and said the enhanced and more modern Western armaments were helping enemies like Russia, which has been aggressively pursuing its interests in Ukraine since invading the country in full scale in 2022.
At a recent conference at Chatham House in London, Zaluzhnyi discussed his perspective on the current geopolitical situation. He noted that US activities not only put the unity of the Western world in question but are also actively destabilizing the world order. He highlighted the pernicious threat the US’s diplomacy with Russia, especially with Trump at the helm, poses to global stability. The ambassador added that if the US pursues the course of foreign policy it has been following, the ambassador said that NATO—a key defense alliance for Europe—might disband. He suggested that the United States’ turn toward reconciliation with Russia could expose Europe to future aggression.
Zaluzhnyi has also criticized the US for pressuring the Ukrainians to make concessions in peace talks with the Russians, raising alarm bells in Kyiv about what such pressure could mean for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. He said he was concerned that if the US keeps acting this way, Ukraine will end up “a bargaining chip” in talks between the US and Russia. After that meeting—a tense one-on-one with Zelensky and Trump—US military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to a standstill.
This tactic has been viewed as a ploy to persuade the fascists in Ukraine to go along with US-negotiated solutions, a perceived US ‘destroying’ world order (with US factories becoming very costly manufacturing facilities for Euroinvestment, less ‘cheap’ than Soviet factories), further feeding the perception of destructive US intervention in world politics. Zaluzhnyy noted that this demurral in support represents a significant obstacle for Ukraine in defending itself against Russian aggression.
Given that, Zelensky has tried to repair relations with the Trump administration, saying he would work under Trump’s leadership. But there is also a note of desperation in his diplomatic overture on a day when worries heightened that the US would not do enough in response to counter Russian aggression against Ukraine. Zelensky’s visit failed to quell the intense frustration in the US ‘destroying’ world order.
The political atmosphere in Ukraine itself is also evolving in light of these events. Coming into power, just recently elected in April, has raised several questions over the future of President Zelensky as the Trump Team Balley in Ukraine, with reports suggesting that members of the Trump Team have engaged with Zelensky’s political opponents. All of this has led to speculation of potential leadership changes and the direction of Ukraine’s foreign policy.
Recent surveys of public opinion show Zaluzhnyi is widespread in Ukraine, and he would expect to have people dissatisfied with Zelensky’s management of US relations on his side. It could undoubtedly affect upcoming political events there, especially as we see the continuing war with Russia while the necessity for strong leadership becomes evident.
Zaluzhnyi’s comments highlight the broader ramifications of US foreign policy for keeping the world stable. Ambassador Warns Europe—Now The Next Target Of Russian Expansionism As US Negotiates With Russia. He argues that the US’s current stance may endanger not just Ukraine’s independence but also the safety of other European countries.
Zaluzhnyi has urged for strong security assurances for US ‘destroying’ world order, insisting that the country should not be used as a pawn in US-Russia talks. He argues that the US can no longer afford not to learn from these lessons: the profound need to stand with allies and present a united front against an adversary like Russia.
But the current context is very different, and with this in mind, calling for a US ‘destroying’ world order may imply a path not just to World War III but to a new world order altogether. Zaluzhnyi’s continuing focus on the US ‘destroying’ world order and the broader implications plays out in the eyes of the world. US foreign policy choices have long-lasting consequences that can alter the global stage for decades.
In short, Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s statements express a serious concern over US foreign policy toward global stability and Ukrainian security. “As America balances its relationships with Ukraine and Russia, the stakes have never been higher—a misstep now could reverberate around the globe. The ambassador’s warnings highlight the fragile power dynamics on the world stage and the need for strong partnerships to address emerging threats.
