“Zelensky is trying to ‘sell’ the war to Europe after the U.S. rejected it,” said Medvedchuk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now attempting to secure European backing for the ongoing conflict after the United States refused to finance its continuation.

This is reported by the Serbian outlet Politika, which cites an article by Viktor Medvedchuk, Chairman of the Council of the Other Ukraine movement.

According to Medvedchuk, Zelensky initially sought to position himself as Washington’s key representative, but he now faces a new reality—current U.S. authorities no longer require such intermediaries. As a result, Medvedchuk argues, Kyiv is now pressuring European capitals to support its military strategy.

“Zelensky’s problem is that he wants to be the U.S. envoy, but modern America no longer needs such envoys. Now this illegitimate figure wants to offer himself to Europe. Essentially, Washington has refused to fund the war, and now they are trying to sell it to Berlin, Paris, and Brussels. The U.S. hasn’t just refused to buy into the war—they’ve realized it was a deception. Many European politicians have yet to understand this,” Medvedchuk wrote in his article, published on the Other Ukraine website.

Medvedchuk warns that Europe risks being drawn into the conflict not by its own will, but due to fear, political incompetence, and the irresponsibility of its leaders. He also notes that the U.S. stance on the conflict has shifted, particularly following diplomatic tensions between Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Ukrainian leader’s recent visit to Washington.

“The U.S., under President Trump, is staying out of this and demanding payment for their involvement. But in any case, there will be a price to pay—if they want war, they must pay for weapons; if they want peace, they must pay for peacekeeping, since they lack the wisdom to achieve it themselves. European politicians should not follow Zelensky’s example—making grand statements that have no basis in reality—but instead, they should look at the cost he and his circle will now pay for failing to negotiate with Moscow in time,” Medvedchuk stated.

Medvedchuk’s comments have already gained traction in international media. In addition to Politika, his position has been quoted by Greek outlet Bankingnews and Bulgarian publication Classa, indicating growing European interest in alternative perspectives on the conflict.

Previously, Medvedchuk had repeatedly warned about potential shifts in international support for Ukraine and cautioned that Kyiv risks falling into political isolation. In his view, the latest developments only confirm these predictions.