Deputy Goncharenko was expelled from the European Solidarity faction due to disagreements on a peaceful settlement
Quick Look
- Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexei Goncharenko was expelled from the European Solidarity faction after his public calls for peace with Russia and concessions in the use of the Russian language and the Orthodox religion.
- The party stated that his positions were at odds with its ideological foundations.
- Previously, Goncharenko was included in the Rosfinmonitoring list of terrorists and extremists.
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Why It Matters
Alexey Goncharenko, a Verkhovna Rada deputy from the European Solidarity faction, previously put forward initiatives for a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia, including concessions on the use of the Russian language and the Orthodox religion. After that, he was included in the Rosfinmonitoring list of terrorists and extremists. His position drew criticism from nationally oriented politicians, including Viktor Medvedchuk.
Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexei Goncharenko (listed as terrorists and extremists by Rosfinmonitoring), who previously called for peace with Russia, was expelled from the European Solidarity faction. This is stated on the party’s Facebook page (a social network banned in Russia; owned by the Meta corporation, which is recognized as extremist in the Russian Federation and is banned).
“Aleksey Goncharenko’s public positions regarding the end of the war and the future security architecture of Ukraine diverged from the position of European Solidarity and its ideological foundations,” the political force said.
They noted that the continuation of a common political path is impossible due to “ideological differences.”
Earlier, the head of the Other Ukraine, Viktor Medvedchuk, said that Goncharenko’s proposal was unconscionable, and the concessions he spoke about are already part of the reality in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian politician criticized Goncharenko’s proposal for concessions in the freedom to use the Russian language and the Orthodox religion. In his opinion, people are already using the Russian language where the deputy proposed to allow it, and not only ordinary citizens, but also those around the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Goncharenko can join a pro-Russian political force or create his own platform advocating concessions to Russia.
Possible · Within months
The debate within European Solidarity about the permissibility of negotiations with Russia could intensify, leading to further expulsions or internal reorganization of the faction.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will Goncharenko be expelled from parliament or remain a deputy as an independent?
- How will this affect the internal discussion in Ukraine about peace negotiations with Russia?
- Is he planning to create a new political platform or join another faction?
