Putin Will Face Domestic Problems When Ukraine Joins the EU, Zelenskyy Says

Russia’s political influence over other countries is diminishing, particularly in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Armenia, where parliamentary elections were recently held. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with The Guardian, UATV English reports.

“Azerbaijan—they are independent. Armenia—the elections yesterday were a great success for Armenia’s independence. I also believe that the Russians have lost Moldova,” the president said.

At the same time, he stressed that Russia does not want to lose Ukraine because an independent and free Ukraine is the largest and politically most dangerous country for Russia.

“When Ukraine joins the EU, Putin will face internal problems with various peoples, especially in the Caucasus. Different peoples across Russia will start asking questions,” Zelenskyy said.

Some people around Vladimir Putin support continuing the war, while others favor bringing it to an end. Russian business leaders understand that Russia’s economy is in a difficult state, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Other statements by the Ukrainian president in an interview with The Guardian:

• If the West does not ease sanctions, increases pressure on Russia, and Ukraine maintains its positions on the battlefield, peace will come closer.
• The decision by the United States and Russia to discuss Ukraine without Ukraine was a mistake and weakened Washington’s position.
• Russia’s influence over other countries is diminishing. Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Moldova are increasingly distancing themselves from Moscow.
• France, United Kingdom, and Germany will help Ukraine strengthen its anti-ballistic defense capabilities.
• The Ukrainian military should gradually transition to a contract-based system, ensuring service members receive decent compensation for their service and the risks they undertake.

Earlier, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister stated that Moscow’s attempts to destabilize the situation in Armenia had failed.

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