Before the peace talks with Putin, Zelensky still has a big deal to do

Mondo International Updated on 2024-02-13

Ukraine** Zelensky is facing an unprecedented crisis. His country is drawn into a ** war between the United States and Russia, his army is controlled by the financial masters of the United States and the West, and his political enemies are plotting to overthrow him. Will he be able to get out of the predicament and make peace with Russia, or will he continue to fight and sacrifice more people and land?

After Zelensky came to power, he tried to negotiate with Russia to end the war in eastern Ukraine. In March last year, Arakhamia, chairman of the parliamentary group of his ruling party, personally led a team to make several contacts with the Russian side, and the two sides reached a preliminary agreement that as long as Ukraine does not join NATO, Russia will cease fire and withdraw its troops. Zelensky also intended to accept this agreement, but at a critical moment, former British Prime Minister Johnson made a surprise visit to Kyiv and dissuaded Zelensky, asking him to continue his confrontation with Russia. This incident, which was only recently publicly exposed by Arakhamia, caused an uproar.

In the revelations, Arakhamia only mentioned Johnson and did not mention another leader of Western countries, perhaps because he did not dare to offend him, or perhaps because he had other purposes. Some analysts believe that Alakhamia's revelations are to put pressure on Zelensky not to compromise easily in the upcoming Russia-Ukraine peace talks, but to strive for more interests. Because of the Russian-Ukrainian war, it was originally Western countries that forced Zelensky to fight, they didn't want Ukraine to reconcile with Russia, but wanted Ukraine to become their pawn and contain Russia's development.

However, the plans of Western countries were not entirely successful. The military aid they gave to Ukraine was just enough for them to hold the defensive line, not enough to defeat Russia. They have also weakened the morale of the Ukrainian army, making them feel that there is no hope of victory and can only passively wait for peace talks. Russia, on the other hand, has not been dragged down by Ukraine, but has used this time to strengthen cooperation with other emerging countries and enhance its international status and influence. Therefore, the current situation is that Ukraine is forced to negotiate with Russia, not on its own initiative.

Before the peace talks, Zelensky still has one more important thing to do, which is to deal with the contradictions between him and the Ukrainian military. It is reported that the member of the parliamentary group of Ukraine's ruling party, ** and the deputy chairman of the Defense Council, Bezuglaya, recently launched an attack on the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, Zaluzhny, demanding his immediate resignation. Her reasoning is that Zaluzhny did not draw up a battle plan for 2024 and did not manage the army effectively, but only wanted to increase the number of troops and form new units, and he had not even been to a recruitment point, and such a military leader was not worthy of this position.

Bezugraya's accusation, which seems reasonable, is actually a political ploy by Zelensky. He wants to clear Zaluzhny, not because he is incompetent, but because his prestige is too high, he has a high level of support among the Ukrainian army and the population, and he may even become Zelensky's opponent in 2024. Zelensky doesn't want such a person to stay in the army, and he doesn't want him to enter politics, so he wants to use Bezugraya's mouth to suppress Zaluzhny. And Bezuglaya, who is also an extreme pro-war faction, once proposed a bill to support the Ukrainian army on the front line, shoot soldiers and deserters who disobey orders, she has a very close relationship with Zelensky and is his hardcore supporter.

The alliance between Zelensky and Bezuglaya shows that before the peace talks, they still want to make some military moves, try to achieve some "results" on the front line, and strive for more bargaining chips for the peace talks. And Zaluzhny, as a "pragmatist" military strategist, knows the strength and limitations of Ukraine, and he will not blindly launch an offensive, but will fight steadily and remain defensive. Therefore, Zelensky wants to drive him away first, and then find an obedient person to replace him. Zelensky also made some other preparations, such as replacing some senior generals who have good relations with Zaluzhny and replacing them with his own people, and also warned Zaluzhny not to interfere in politics, otherwise he will not be able to command the army.

Zelensky's series of moves show his determination and ambition not only to get rid of Zaluzhny's influence, but also to weaken his political capital and prevent him from becoming his own competitor. However, there is also a great risk that he may provoke discontent and resistance from the Ukrainian army, and it may also intensify the internal ** of Ukraine, and it may even be.

Ukraine's internal ** is not only a problem left over from history, but also the result of changes in the international landscape. Ukraine's geographical location makes it a place of competition between Russia and the West, and Ukraine's own political, economic and social conditions make it difficult for it to maintain independence and stability. Zelensky, as the ** of Ukraine, is facing tremendous pressure and challenges, and he must not only deal with external interference and threats, but also deal with internal differences and conflicts. His series of actions not only reflect his ambition and determination, but also expose his helplessness and predicament. He tries to find a balance between Russia and the West, but risks losing the trust and support of both sides. He is trying to maintain unity within Ukraine, but it could provoke even greater revolt and **. He is trying to achieve some military and diplomatic results, but it may be more costly and risky. The future of Ukraine depends not only on Zelensky's choices and actions, but also on the attitudes and tactics of Russia and the West, as well as on the wishes and interests of the Ukrainian people. The crisis in Ukraine is not a one-time and one-place problem, but a long-term process that requires the wisdom and patience of all parties to find a workable solution.

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