Ukrainian soldiers dismiss peace deal with Russia, vow to fight on as Ukraine heads toward collapse and Zelensky is exposed as dictator

In the trenches of Ukraine’s war-torn eastern front, soldiers are dismissing the recent U.S.-Russia peace talks as irrelevant, vowing to continue fighting despite the growing calls for a resolution to the devastating conflict. The high-level negotiations, held in Saudi Arabia and led by former U.S. President Donald Trump, excluded Ukraine entirely, sparking outrage from President Volodymyr Zelensky and deepening the divide between Kyiv and its Western allies. As Zelensky’s authoritarian grip on power weakens and his approval ratings plummet, Ukrainian troops on the front lines remain defiant, refusing to back down in the face of overwhelming odds.

Key Points:

• Ukrainian soldiers express skepticism about U.S.-Russia peace talks, dismissing the negotiations as irrelevant to their fight.

• President Zelensky, whose term expired in May 2024, has refused to hold elections, citing martial law, and faces plummeting approval ratings.

• High-level talks between the U.S. and Russia in Riyadh excluded Ukraine, prompting Zelensky to accuse the U.S. of sidelining Kyiv.

• Front-line troops, out-manned and outgunned, vow to continue fighting, citing years of sacrifice and the loss of tens of thousands of comrades.

• Trump allies call for Zelensky to step down, arguing that his leadership is obstructing peace and prolonging the conflict.

Front-line defiance: “We will fight till the end”

In the Dnipropetrovsk region of southeastern Ukraine, soldiers training for the next phase of the conflict expressed little faith in the peace talks brokered by Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. One infantryman, who goes by the call sign “Rugbyist,” recalled Ukraine’s fierce resistance during the early days of Russia’s February 2022 invasion. “You can’t be betrayed by a person you didn’t expect anything from,” he said, referencing Trump’s push for peace without Ukraine’s involvement.

Another soldier, known as “Pruzhynka,” was equally dismissive of the negotiations. “Maybe they decided something over there—but that’s their opinion,” the 21-year-old told Reuters. “Ukrainians won’t believe all that.” These sentiments reflect a broader determination among Ukrainian troops to continue fighting, despite being outmanned and outgunned by Russian forces.

Zelensky’s authoritarian rule: a barrier to peace

While Ukrainian soldiers prepare for the next wave of fighting, Zelensky’s leadership is increasingly under fire. His presidential term expired in May 2024, but he has refused to hold elections, citing martial law as justification. Critics argue that this move is nothing more than a brazen power grab, with Trump himself accusing Zelensky of lacking legitimacy. “He refuses to have elections, is very low in Ukrainian polls,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “He better move fast or he is not going to have a country left.”

Zelensky’s approval rating, which once soared to 90% during the early days of the war, has plummeted to a dismal 4%, according to Trump. Internal polls cited by The Economist suggest that if elections were held today, Zelensky would lose by a staggering margin to his former commander-in-chief, Valery Zaluzhny, who currently serves as Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK. The poll indicates Zaluzhny would win 65% of the vote compared to Zelensky’s 30%, a clear sign that the Ukrainian people are ready for change.

The recent high-level talks between the U.S. and Russia in Riyadh have further isolated Zelensky on the global stage. The meetings, aimed at restoring diplomatic ties and addressing the Ukraine conflict, excluded both Ukraine and the EU, prompting outrage from Zelensky. He described the talks as “disreputable,” accusing the U.S. of “helping Putin get out of years of isolation” and treating Russia as “a victim.”

Trump, however, was quick to dismiss Zelensky’s complaints. “Today I heard, ‘We weren’t invited.’ Well, you’ve been there for three years, you should’ve ended it… You should’ve never started it. You could’ve made a deal,” Trump stated. The former U.S. president emphasized that Zelensky had ample time to resolve the conflict but failed to do so, instead escalating tensions and provoking Russia.

A path to peace without Zelensky?

The Riyadh talks have been hailed as a significant step toward resolving the Ukraine conflict, with both U.S. and Russian officials praising the discussions as productive. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that the delegations “not only listened, but also heard each other,” signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two superpowers.

Russian President Vladimir Putin echoed this sentiment, stating that resolving the Ukraine conflict would be impossible without normalizing relations between Moscow and Washington. He also pointed out that it was Kiev, not Moscow, that broke off negotiations, banning officials from engaging in talks with Russia. “No one is excluding Kiev from the negotiation process,” Putin said. “It was Kiev that withdrew from the Istanbul negotiations and publicly announced it.”

As Zelensky’s regime teeters on the brink of collapse, the world watches with bated breath. His refusal to hold elections, suppression of dissent, and disastrous handling of the conflict with Russia have left him isolated and increasingly irrelevant. The calls for his immediate departure grow louder by the day, with Trump allies and global leaders alike recognizing that peace in Ukraine cannot be achieved under his leadership.

Sources include:

Reuters.com

RT.com

Enoch, Brighteon.ai