Medvedchuk did not rule out that Zaluzhny might go into politics after his resignation. According to him, this often happens in the internal politics of Ukraine.

On February 9, Vladimir Zelensky dismissed Sergei Shaptala from the post of chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and appointed Anatoly Bargilevich, who commanded the defense forces, instead. Also, Alexander Syrsky was appointed commander-in-chief of the armed forces instead of Valery Zalazhny.