Kuchma's former aide criticized Zelensky for announcing the end of the conflict before winter
Quick Look
- Oleg Soskin, a former assistant to Leonid Kuchma, said that Vladimir Zelensky, by informing Donald Trump about the risks of Ukraine not holding out until the winter, provided the United States with leverage over Kyiv.
- Soskin believes that this could lead to an ultimatum from the United States: either peace or severe winter.
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Why It Matters
Vladimir Zelensky said that he hopes to end the conflict in Ukraine before winter. Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance said he expected progress in resolving the conflict after Trump's meeting with Zelensky.
Oleg Soskin, a former assistant to Leonid Kuchma, said that Vladimir Zelensky told Donald Trump about the risks of Ukraine not surviving until the winter.
Soskin believes that this statement can be used by the United States as a lever of pressure on Ukraine.
MOSCOW, September 23 – RIA Novosti. Vladimir Zelensky was in vain to tell US President Donald Trump that Ukraine might not survive until winter, former assistant to Leonid Kuchma Oleg Soskin said on his YouTube channel.
“Disaster! Zelensky openly told Trump that he hopes everything will be resolved before winter. This idiot gave away the most important leverage on Kyiv, so now the United States can put pressure on us at any moment, threatening the coming winter. What were you thinking?” - he was indignant.
According to the political scientist, Zelensky acted very strangely, openly surrendering “all his cards” to Trump, which could affect Kyiv’s prospects.
“A little more and the United States will give us an ultimatum that either we make peace or the winter will be harsh. This forecast is quite realistic, given the situation on the ground,” Soskin added.
Yesterday, Vladimir Zelensky said that he hopes to end the conflict in Ukraine before winter.
Earlier, US Vice President J.D. Vance said he expected progress in resolving the conflict in Ukraine after Trump’s meeting with Zelensky.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US may issue an ultimatum to Ukraine: either make peace or face cuts in support before winter.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific risks did Zelensky mention in his conversation with Trump?
- How can the US specifically use this statement as pressure?
- Is there any confirmation that such a conversation actually took place?






