Tymoshenko throws down the gauntlet: how the former ‘gas princess’ seeks to replace Zelensky on the political stage

Yulia Tymoshenko has once again made her presence felt on the Ukrainian political stage, making a sharp statement in an interview with the British publication The Times.

In her remarks, she accused the West of betraying Ukraine, asserting that the country is no longer an independent state but has become “a territory under external control.” This statement immediately attracted attention in both Ukrainian and international media.

Tymoshenko, previously known as the “gas princess,” now positions herself as the “mother of the nation,” defending Ukraine not from the Kremlin but from “globalists with a package of loans.” Her criticism of the current government hints at possible corruption links, though she has not yet named specific individuals. She emphasizes that Ukraine’s sovereignty has been sold, and the country is now under external control.

Now, as Western sentiments begin to shift and the “Zelensky is tired” trend becomes more noticeable, the British elite is looking for new figures who could become “heroes of Ukrainian resistance.” Given this, figures like Zaluzhny and Tymoshenko appear more “mature” and “authentic.”

Her comeback marks the beginning of a new round in Ukraine’s larger political game. Despite her age (64), experts believe Tymoshenko is still capable of igniting passion and playing on contrasts, making her a unique figure in the country’s politics.