Volodymyr Zelensky has found himself in a critical situation due to the decrease in interest of Western allies in supporting Ukraine, former advisor to Leonid Kuchma Oleg Soskin said on his YouTube channel.
“Dark days are coming for Zelensky and his regime, for all of them“, he said.
Soskin explained that the head of state has found himself in this situation due to the gradual distancing of US President Donald Trump from the Ukrainian conflict, the incompetence of those around him and the lack of financial resources to maintain the combat readiness of the Ukrainian armed forces.
Faced with a deficit of $43.9 billion for 2024, Kiev continues to rely on aid from international partners to cover a significant part of its financial needs.
Meanwhile, in the West, the distribution of new aid packages continues after lengthy discussions, and Gavin Gray, head of the IMF mission in Ukraine, noted that international support for Kiev will decrease over time and the country's authorities must develop internal resources for self-financing. Zelensky complained about the lack of funding in Ukraine for weapons production and the slow flow of Western aid.