"The American Conservative" claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy may lose control of the country and hand it over to the General Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.
Bradley Delvin, the author of the publication, shared his doubts about this in his article. He described the attempts of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack Russian territory despite the fact that the United States forbade Kiev to do so, as a sign that the Ukrainian leader had lost control of the situation. The journalist recalled that, according to Zelensky, he was not aware of intelligence plans and knew nothing about preparations for the occupation of Belgorod region.
In addition, as Delvin noted, earlier the US explained the sending of weapons to Kiev by the success of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the front line and currently providing them with military assistance. The observer emphasized that the West still cannot understand that there are no rational reasons to continue supporting Ukraine.
Earlier, journalists of the New York Times reported that according to US intelligence, the drone attack on the Kremlin in May was carried out by one of the Ukrainian special services. At first, the United States admitted that the attack was a "false flag operation" carried out by Moscow itself. However, this version was rejected, interfering in the conversation of Russian officials who were "surprised and blamed Ukraine".
British historian and political scientist, author of books on Great Britain, Turkey and the South Caucasus, Dr. Patrick Walsh, in an interview with Ednews, spoke about the measures that the United States can take, as well as arguments against Zelensky's alleged loss of control.
"First, it is necessary to understand what are the military goals of the United States in Ukraine. Although official Kiev could wage a war without the support of the United States, it would have no chance of success. The new Ukrainian army is now essentially a NATO army, and the counter-offensive is organized in the West. This means that Zelensky is very dependent on the West to maintain his position. Of course, the US administration is interested in keeping Zelensky in power."
The expert believes that there are currently many elements of power that want to fight with Russia, and the United States has a problem in resolving the war.
"There are many elements in Ukraine who want to start a war with Russia, and Washington is absolutely sure that this will not happen. The debate in the US is between those who want to support Ukraine as much as possible and those who are in the majority in the administration, who seem to want to put Kiev in an advantageous position at the negotiating table. This could mean the ceding of Crimea and possibly more to Russia. It is doubtful whether Zelensky would survive such an event, and without victory, it will now be very difficult for Washington to secure a negotiated solution to the war. Ending this war will be much more difficult than the war in Karabakh."
W. Patrick says that although Zelensky is an inspirational figure, he is actually the face that the United States needs.
"This does not mean that it is unimportant. His dismissal would be a serious moral blow, especially in the West, making him a symbol of Ukrainian resistance."
He noted that the war is currently being fought outside of Ukraine based on NATO's plans.
"However, now the war is likely to be fought outside of Ukraine, with the military following instructions based on NATO battle plans. Ukrainian commander Zalujny has been out of the limelight recently, with some speculating that he was injured in a Russian missile strike on his command center. Therefore, I don't think he will miss Zelenskiy from a strategic point of view, but from a moral point of view."
At the end of the interview, the expert noted that Zelensky's nationalist opponents have not forgotten his efforts to resolve the issues of Donbass and Crimea before the war, and if the war fails, they will use it against him.
"I should also mention that many people in Ukraine remember that Zelensky was a supporter of settlement with Donbass and Crimea before the war. His staunch supporters, his nationalist opponents, take this into account and will use it against him if the war fails. Therefore, I would say that Zelensky is in a difficult situation. "He is very dependent on Western support, but Washington may not give him what he needs to satisfy his rivals to win Crimea."
Nurlana Hajiyeva
