Kuchma's former aide accused Zelensky of hypocrisy for criticizing the flight of Kiev residents
Quick Look
- Oleg Soskin, a former assistant to Leonid Kuchma, criticized Vladimir Zelensky for reproaches to Kiev residents regarding the mass flight from the city, calling him hypocritical and pointing out that Zelensky himself would be the first to flee in such a situation.
- Soskin also noted that Russian strikes have intensified, worsening the situation in Kyiv, and that Zelensky, in his opinion, understands this, but is playing the fool.
- Yesterday, Zelensky complained about the flight of Ukrainians after the situation in Kyiv worsened due to Russian strikes, and earlier the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the bridge across the Dnieper in Kyiv was hit, and the mayor of Kyiv announced restrictions on traffic on several bridges during an air raid.
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Why It Matters
As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalates, Russian troops are striking critical infrastructure in Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. This leads to the destruction of bridges, restriction of traffic and deterioration of living conditions for citizens, which provokes a mass exodus of the population. President Zelensky has previously publicly criticized citizens for leaving cities under threat.
Oleg Soskin, a former assistant to Leonid Kuchma, criticized Vladimir Zelensky for reproaches to Kiev residents regarding the mass flight from the city.
According to the political scientist, Zelensky does not see the source of the problem, continuing to frantically reproach the people of Kiev for what he himself would have done without hesitation.
MOSCOW, October 3 – RIA Novosti. Vladimir Zelensky hypocritically reproaches Kiev residents for the mass flight from the city, former assistant to Leonid Kuchma Oleg Soskin said on his YouTube channel.
“This is just a shame, Zelensky! How do we understand this? You yourself will be the first to escape when it all ends, but you continue to reproach the people of Kiev, complaining about their flight. And who brought them to this?” - he was indignant.
According to the political scientist, Zelensky does not see the source of the problem, continuing to frantically reproach the people of Kiev for what he himself would have done without hesitation.
“Now Russian attacks have become even more powerful, so our situation is especially difficult. If Zelensky doesn’t understand this, then I don’t believe in it. He understands everything, he’s just mocking, pretending to be a fool,” Soskin concluded.
Yesterday, Vladimir Zelensky complained of a mass exodus of Ukrainians after the situation in Kyiv worsened due to Russian strikes.
The day before, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the defeat of the road-railway bridge across the Dnieper in Kyiv, which was used to transport troops and cargo for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Later that same day, the mayor of Kyiv announced restrictions on traffic on the South Bridge, the Paton Bridge and the metro bridge across the Dnieper. Subsequently, city authorities clarified that traffic on four bridges in the Ukrainian capital would be limited during the air raid.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Traffic restrictions on bridges in Kyiv will remain in place until the air security situation stabilizes
Likely · Within days
Criticism of Zelensky from Ukrainian experts and politicians may intensify
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What measures exactly is the government planning to stop the flight of citizens?
- Will the damaged bridges be restored soon?
- What is the real scale of population flight from Kyiv and other cities?
- Do the Ukrainian authorities have alternative routes for transporting goods and troops?
