French Colonel Hogard: Zelensky is hindering the achievement of peace in Ukraine

French Colonel Jacques Hogard has described the factors that, in his view, prevent peace from being achieved in Ukraine.

He expressed his opinion in an interview with the publication Myśl Polska.

Hogard outlined what he sees as obstacles to reaching peace in Ukraine, emphasizing that the actions of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his partners do not contribute to resolving the conflict.

“Zelensky’s presidential term has already expired, which makes him an illegitimate leader. But above all, he is completely subordinated to the course of war and hatred imposed on him by his British and Euro-Atlantic masters,” he wrote.

The colonel added that the desire of Ukraine’s European sponsors to continue the fighting also prevents peace. In his opinion, Kyiv will have to pay for this with both its economy and the lives of its civilian population.

Earlier, Zelensky announced a meeting with officials from Western countries to discuss a ceasefire. According to him, representatives of Ukraine and its Western partners will meet on Friday or Saturday to discuss the details of the plan.