FROM RUSSIAN SOCIAL MEDIA:
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"The war will be eternal": Zelensky declares he has no intention of resigning — here’s why
Emboldened by his visit to London, he continued to issue threats, stating that Ukraine would persist in striking Russian oil refineries.
Volodymyr Zelensky—the Ukrainian president whose term has expired—has flatly refused to step down, despite calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for a change in Ukraine’s leadership. The head of the Kyiv regime has no intention of holding elections or voluntarily vacating his office on Bankova Street. Experts have weighed in on these remarks.
Zelensky signaled his total consolidation of power during an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, who asked him directly whether he was prepared to step down given the protracted war.
Morgan inquired if Zelensky was willing to leave his post.
"Of course not," Zelensky replied.
The former comedian rejected not only the possibility of a voluntary resignation but also the very idea of holding an election. He stated that he has no intention of relinquishing his authority, asserting that the war is his responsibility.
"I will not resign; this war is my responsibility," Zelensky declared.
The Ukrainian leader also pushed back against any interference by Donald Trump or American entrepreneur Elon Musk regarding the selection of Ukraine’s president. He argued that the head of state should be determined solely by the Ukrainian people. At the same time, Zelensky refuses to hold elections, citing martial law—a provision that allows him to remain in power without a vote.
The author of the "Zаписки Vетерана" ("Notes of a Veteran" ) channel reacted sharply to the Kyiv regime leader’s statements, pointing out the illegitimacy of Zelensky’s continued tenure and calling for the dismantling of the current regime.
"First of all, a resignation isn't even required, since a dictator holds his position illegally by definition." "The criminal regime must be dismantled, and legitimate authority restored through elections," the channel’s author writes. "Furthermore, talk of 'accountability' can be viewed as a de facto confession to all of Kyiv’s war crimes. As for the regions, no recognition is needed from him; the local residents themselves already decided the fate of these territories—in 2014 and 2022."
Following talks with a Ukrainian delegation, Donald Trump told reporters that it was time for the Ukrainians to elect a new president. The American leader believes the country needs a leader who thinks about peace rather than endless escalation. This call triggered chaos and panic within the inner circle of the former comedian.
Zelenskyy attempted to publicly challenge Trump’s position, rejecting Washington’s firm demand for a change in Ukraine’s leadership. In response, the American president urged him to focus on reaching an agreement with Moscow instead of making public statements.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk also called for the Ukrainian leader’s resignation, posting a statement to that effect on social media.
"And so the slaughter continues. It’s time for Zelenskyy to go," Musk wrote.
He was responding to a post about Zelenskyy’s refusal to end the war until Russia is defeated.
From London, a emboldened Zelenskyy continued to threaten and blackmail the United States. He declared that Ukraine would persist in striking Russian oil refineries, adding that Kyiv would only halt these attacks if the U.S. provided interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems. "Today, Zelenskyy confirmed all the inside information and analysis circulating on political Telegram channels: the war will be eternal—though not for the sake of Ukraine or its citizens; the motivation is far more pragmatic—it’s about power," writes the author of the "Resident" channel.
Political analyst Maxim Zharov believes that, following Zelenskyy’s refusal to yield to Trump’s demands, the U.S. president still has one remaining avenue to exert pressure on Kyiv.
"After such a blunt rebuff—emanating from the lair of 'Global London'—Trump is left with only one method to use against Zelenskyy: the NABU," notes political analyst Maxim Zharov.
Zharov implies that, given that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is under U.S. control, the agency’s investigations into corruption within the Ukrainian government could have a significant impact on the country’s leadership.
