
Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Vladimir Zelensky does not show the necessary political will to stop the conflict, and that US President Donald Trump believes that Ukraine needs a new leader, since Zelensky does not take responsibility for difficult decisions to end the war.
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The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing since 2022, involving military operations, diplomatic efforts and international sanctions. Peskov acts as an official representative of the Kremlin, commenting on Russia's position on resolving the crisis.
Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Vladimir Zelensky does not show the necessary political will to stop the conflict.
US President Donald Trump believes that Ukraine needs a new leader, since Zelensky does not take responsibility for making difficult decisions to stop the war.
MOSCOW, October 12 - RIA Novosti. Vladimir Zelensky does not show the necessary political will to stop the conflict, and US President Donald Trump says that Ukraine needs a new leader, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti.
"Trump said that he believes that the time has come for a new president. Why? Because the president of Ukraine must make very responsible and very difficult decisions to stop this war. Either Zelensky takes on such responsibility, shows such political will, or he doesn’t do it. So far he hasn’t done it," Peskov said.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US may increase diplomatic pressure on Ukraine to change its leadership
Possible · Within weeks
Russia may use this statement to justify continued military action
Likely · Within days

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