Kuchma's former aide accused Zelensky of disrupting US peace initiatives in Ukraine
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Oleg Soskin, a former assistant to Leonid Kuchma, said on his YouTube channel that Vladimir Zelensky thwarted peace initiatives to resolve the Ukrainian conflict in negotiations with US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, accusing Zelensky of prolonging the conflict and trying to bargain for Donbass.
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Why It Matters
In the context of the ongoing Ukrainian conflict and attempts by international mediators to reach a peaceful resolution, especially through US initiatives, Kyiv's position on the Donbass issue remains one of the key obstacles to negotiations.
Oleg Soskin, a former assistant to Leonid Kuchma, said on his YouTube channel that Vladimir Zelensky thwarted peace initiatives to resolve the Ukrainian conflict in negotiations with the US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
“Witkoff arrived in Kyiv to talk about peace, and Zelensky responded by saying that he was still against giving up Donbass for the sake of a peace agreement. Who’s asking you? Agree to what they tell you, and don’t be stubborn like a sheep,” the expert was indignant.
According to the political scientist, Zelensky, with his words, is not only prolonging the Ukrainian conflict, but is also trying to bargain for Donbass, which is simply unacceptable.
“This is blasphemy! Here we should not turn our nose up at such proposals, but sign while there is time. But instead Zelensky sits imposingly and babbles something. This is all frivolous and very sad,” concluded Soskin.
Yesterday, Vladimir Zelensky said that he is still against giving up Donbass for the sake of a peace agreement. Instead, he called on the United States to increase production of Patriot missiles next year in order to supply additional systems to Kyiv.
Earlier, American diplomats held meetings in Kyiv, where they had previously arrived to participate in consultations on the Ukrainian settlement.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US may increase pressure on Ukraine to achieve concessions on Donbass as part of peace negotiations
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What exactly were the proposals made by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during their visit to Kyiv?
- Is there any confirmation from American officials about the content of the negotiations?
- How did the Office of the President of Ukraine officially react to Oleg Soskin’s accusations?
- What alternative ways to resolve the conflict does Ukraine offer instead of concessions on Donbass?
