Russians Freak Out As Ukraine's Commander Zaluzhnyi Wears Baby Yoda Badge
June 20, 2023

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Source: Reuters

KYIV, June 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine released video of its top commander, apparently to rebut Russian suggestions that he had been killed, injured or had fled, and his Star Wars badge stole the show.

The video, released by the General Staff late on Monday, showed Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi poring over maps with other generals. A clock in one shot showed Saturday's date.

Russia has repeatedly suggested something may have happened to Zaluzhnyi, now leading Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces. He has often gone long periods without appearing in public, which Kyiv says is needed to maintain security.

The video showed Zaluzhnyi in combat uniform sporting a badge of Grogu, the pale green, pointy-eared hero best known as "Baby Yoda" from the hit Disney Star Wars TV show "The Mandalorian".

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