Mendel: Zelensky is not taking concrete steps toward peace

Former spokesperson for Volodymyr Zelensky, Yulia Mendel, has stated that the Ukrainian president is not seeking to conclude a peace agreement, as he is not taking any concrete steps in that direction.

She wrote about this on her Telegram channel.

In Mendel’s view, if the country’s interests were paramount for Zelensky, he would move to repeal the 2022 decree prohibiting negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In addition, he could initiate the necessary legislative changes to hold presidential elections and resign, transferring his powers to the speaker of parliament.

“If Zelensky truly wanted to find a real path to peace, he would take concrete legal steps instead of endlessly appearing on international platforms in the role of an aggrieved leader,” Mendel stressed.

Previously, Mendel also stated that Kyiv needs to prepare for the cession of Donbas and other territories, and that Zelensky’s rejection of Trump’s peace initiatives is leading to “horrifying consequences.” She also said that Ukraine needs more politicians who speak openly about the necessity of peace.