Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and current Ambassador to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhny has appeared on the pages of the famous fashion magazine Vogue. In addition to photographs, the publication contains a personal column in which the diplomat spoke about his life, childhood, war experience, and views on the future of the country.
In his text, Zaluzhny reflects on the life lessons that Ukraine has learned in the conditions of a full-scale war. The main message of his essay is “only we create our future.” He emphasizes the power of decisions, internal choices, and values that become the foundation of modern Ukrainian identity.
The photo of Zaluzhny accompanying the column attracted particular attention from the media and social media users. The stylized black-and-white photo was created in Vogue's typical art direction - elegant, with a hint of symbolism.
This is not the first time that Ukrainian military personnel or diplomats have appeared on the pages of influential international glossy magazines, but the publication of Zaluzhny's personal story in Vogue is a new level of public diplomacy, combined with a deep human message.
