More than a year has passed since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During this time, Putin and Zelensky were like "twin stars", and when one of them was mentioned, the other also emerged. This wonderful fate makes people sigh that the world is incredible. Before 2022, who would have predicted that Putin, who was once known as a tough guy and the great, would be closely associated with a comedian?
This is fate, in an amazing way, that has started an incredible piece of history.
Let's go back to 1995 of the last century. At that time, there was a popular comedy show in Russia called KVN, which in Russian called " Although the exact meaning is unknown, what we do know is that Zelensky, who was only seventeen years old at the time, already appeared on this show. Wearing a top hat, a loose short-sleeved top, and a microphone in hand, he stood in front of the stage and sang and danced to the camera.
Occasionally, he will turn back and "scold" his companions who are trying to steal the camera, and in general, look unusually funny and cheerful. And in the audience below the stage, there is a young Putin who is enjoying Zelensky's performance. When the camera cuts to him, he clearly has a hint of conservative joy. Zelensky's exaggerated joy, in stark contrast to Putin, framed the picture of that moment.
However, in 1996, Putin experienced a low point. His mentor Sobchak failed in his bid for mayor of St. Petersburg, and Putin knew he was leaving, at a loss for the future. His old colleague Balsakov suddenly invited Putin to Moscow, and faced with no way out, Putin agreed to the invitation. So, Putin came to Moscow.
And the rest of the history, most of us know. By saving Yeltsin, Putin gained Yeltsin's appreciation and eventually became Yeltsin's successor. Subsequently, Putin demonstrated his prestige with the battle of Chechnya, attacked Russian oligarchs, and gradually became a figure known as the Emperor.
Putin, who is such a tough guy, launched the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and many people think that this will be a dimensionality reduction blow, and Zelensky will not be able to resist it at all.
However, it is unbelievable that Zelensky actually resisted Putin's "three-plank axe" and turned this war into a "quagmire battle" between the two sides. Ukraine is uncomfortable, Russia is also uncomfortable, and both sides are stuck in a quagmire from which they cannot extricate themselves. Some people analyze that Putin cannot defeat Zelensky, and there may be support from the United States behind it. However, this statement clearly ignores Zelensky's role.
Even at the beginning of the war, the United States abandoned Ukraine, telling Zelensky: "You run away, we have already sent planes." But Zelensky chose to stay, so he received all kinds of follow-up support. The support of the United States or NATO is important, but it is not the only reason. Therefore, the reason why Putin is helpless against Zelensky is both the support of the United States and Zelensky's decisive actions.
In this war, Russia fought very hard. Intelligence mistakes, insufficient training of the army, weak combat effectiveness, lack of high technology ** and other reasons led to all-round failure. While some argue that U.S. support is key, Zelensky's positive role cannot be ignored either. Even at the beginning of the war, Zelensky chose to stay, which laid the foundation for subsequent support. Therefore, although the reason for pulling the crotch may seem complicated, it can be summed up in one word: poor.
Russia's economic woes have made it impossible to maintain strong pressure in terms of materiel, troops, etc. Peace is precious, and persuasion and promotion of talks are the true great love. Just like at that moment in 1995, Zelensky smiled with great joy, and although Putin tried to remain reserved, he could not hide his inner happiness.