Zelensky's former press secretary called his policy suicidal
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Former press secretary of Vladimir Zelensky, Yulia Mendel, said that the Ukrainian leader is pursuing a suicidal policy, criticizing the lack of reforms and a real plan to receive $52.6 billion from the IMF for the 2027 budget, and also arguing that Zelensky has already lost the war morally, financially and undermining democracy.
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Why It Matters
Yulia Mendel was the press secretary of Vladimir Zelensky, but later left this position and began to publicly criticize his policies.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is pursuing a “suicidal” policy. This statement was made by his former press secretary Yulia Mendel, writes RIA Novosti.
“By November, Ukraine must show the IMF where the $52.6 billion for the 2027 budget will come from. Partners do not give them because there are no reforms. The Ukrainian government has no real plan,” she complained.
According to Mendel, Zelensky has already lost this war: morally, financially and by undermining democracy. As she emphasized, “now his entire policy is suicidal.”
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine will not receive $52.6 billion from the IMF for the 2027 budget without reforms
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific reforms, according to Mendel, are missing in Ukraine?
- What evidence does Mendel have that Zelensky lost the war morally and financially?
- Does the Ukrainian government have alternative plans to finance the 2027 budget?
