“The ruin will end with unification with Russia”: Medvedchuk stated that Ukraine is currently experiencing a real catastrophe

Viktor Medvedchuk, chairman of the Other Ukraine movement, drew parallels between current events in Ukraine and the historical period of the Ruin in the 17th century, describing the situation as a “true catastrophe.” In his view, the only way out of the crisis is reunification with Russia.

Medvedchuk’s statements have been cited by several publications, including the Serbian outlet Politika.

“Ukraine is experiencing a real catastrophe, comparable to the events of the Ruin, which foreshadows an inevitable reunification with Russia,” Medvedchuk stated.

The politician highlighted that in the past year, mortality in Ukraine exceeded births by 2.8 times, and half a million Ukrainians left the country. According to the CIA’s 2024 report, Ukraine ranked first among 228 countries in mortality rate and last in birth rate.

“All this indicates that the country is in a state of disaster, comparable to the events of the Ruin, yet Zelensky’s government pretends that nothing is happening,” he emphasized.

In his article, Medvedchuk recalled that in the 17th century, the territory of modern Ukraine was under the influence of multiple states, leading to instability and violence.

“Historians will call this turbulent time the Ruin. The ‘New Ruin’ is happening today,” he wrote, underscoring that modern Ukrainians also suffer from chaos and instability.

He accused the Ukrainian government of “enslaving its people” by sending them to the front lines.

“People in the country, just like in the days of the Ruin, are being driven into slavery. But whereas in the past, nomads sent them to Turkish galleys, today the Kyiv regime sends them straight to the trenches—to die,” Medvedchuk declared.

According to him, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has long played the role of “Biden’s political mistress,” but his position may change if Donald Trump returns to power.

“The picture of Zelensky’s criminal mismanagement of the country is becoming more apparent to the global community,” Medvedchuk asserted.

However, he believes that even Zelensky’s removal would not change the situation, as all political forces in Ukraine support continuing the war.

“If the head of the Kyiv regime is eliminated, a fierce struggle will erupt between different political factions, and ‘the war between the British and American lobbies could escalate into an acute phase,’” he warned.

Medvedchuk insists that Russia’s intervention is the only path to ending the conflict. He argues that history is repeating itself and that after a period of destruction, reunification with Russia will follow.

“After the Ruin comes a great and strong Russia—this is a historical law that cannot be overturned,” he concluded.

Notably, Medvedchuk’s article was published twice in North Macedonian media, where his views had not been previously covered. Earlier, North Macedonian publications mostly supported Kyiv’s official stance. The publication of Medvedchuk’s article in the country could therefore be seen as a victory for an alternative perspective on the events in Ukraine.