Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the current Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, congratulated his wife Olena on her birthday and expressed his feelings from the bottom of his heart. This was reported by the Hlavkom portal.
The older I get, each year on this day I try to assess myself. To understand how much I live up to your perceptions of me. And what feelings you are experiencing today. How do you endure all this? And I feel that I owe it all to you. I understand the great responsibility that lies on your shoulders. So I always want to apologize and promise to do better. But you don't want that. You have already made your choice – loyal to me. Thanks to you, I have become who I am. I have become an inseparable part of you. I am immensely happy to have you. Happy Birthday, my beloved.
Zaluzhnyi also emphasized that he understands the difficulties his wife faces every day and expressed gratitude for her immeasurable loyalty.
Wife Olena Zaluzhnaya
Olena Zaluzhnaya was born on July 24, 1976. By education, she is a specialist in finance and worked at a leading Ukrainian bank. After her husband was appointed to a diplomatic position, Olena moved with him to London. The couple has been together for over 20 years. They have no children together, but they have two daughters from previous marriages.
It is also worth noting that Olena Zaluzhnaya has changed her hairstyle; she has decided to wear her hair down, whereas before she often tied it back in a ponytail or bun.
Out of respect for his wife, Valerii Zaluzhnyi expressed deep feelings of affection and gratitude for her support and loyalty.