The Ukrainian embassy in London experienced intense phone activity following the disastrous confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. The Guardian reported that Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, the former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army and current ambassador in London, refused calls from US Vice President J.D. Vance after consulting with Zelensky’s chief of staff. Although no elections are currently possible due to the war, polls indicate that Zaluzhnyi, who successfully led the defense against the Russian invasion early in the war, is the only candidate who might pose a serious threat to Zelensky despite not declaring any political ambitions. The article highlights ongoing tensions and differing strategies between Zaluzhnyi and Zelensky, as well as the political intrigue surrounding Ukraine’s future leadership amid the ongoing conflict.