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For a while over the weekend, on the back of support from European ‘partners’, Zel did try to be difficult again regards surrendering of land in Donetsk to Russia, until Russians came forward and stated any agreement should be within spirit and understanding reached with Trump in Alaska.

Zel then backtracks; fearing Russian withdrawal from talks, he states agreement is very close. He realised Ukraine have no other options if US pulls away with support from Europe increasingly becoming lacklustre given state of public finances.

If Zel does behave awkward, Trump will publicly scold him and no doubt bring corruption up which is impacting his govt big time inside Ukraine.

This whole situation is his own doing, having missed number of opportunities to settle in the past, leading to more land lost and hundreds of thousands extra deaths.

History will not be kind to him.

I’m expecting parties to agree to ceasefire, with Russia making concessions on Article 5 type security guarantee for Ukraine and removing cap on size of army.. in return for Ukraine giving up (or making it a discussion item for final agreement) parts of Donetsk Russia doesn’t already control.

HaHaHa...........................................

Thanks WH7....greatly appreciated.

In simple terms, Trump said to Zel accept the lines as laid out in the peace proposal already agreed by Russia, or they will get it off you by force in the coming months. Zel have turned down number of proposals in the past only to go onto lose more territory.

Trump makes total sense regards the boundaries imo.

I can see ceasefire agreed by next Thursday.

Zel hasn't lost his sense of humour. He urges Ukrainians to stay united in the face of the onslaught, but refuses to form government of national unity despite the fact his mandate to govern ran out in May 2024.

Zel is well and truly between the rock and a hard place; compromised by corruption scandal which have resulted in protests country wide and losing territory on all fronts, and now having to face pressure from both Russia and US to agree to a total capitulation.

He turned down many good opportunities to end the war going back to 2022, citing country’s constitution barring him from surrendering land, only to find himself in worse situation time and again. His inexperience in politics has been clearly visible throughout his tenure if one cared to notice. He now has to address the latest of peace plan laid before him which is lot worse than any plans before.

I have long been of the view that Russia do not want to fight through another winter and that remains my opinion today. Zel should stand firm and reject some points that do not serve Ukraine’s long term interest like the size of army, weaponry and security guarantees. I think Russia will compromise on that.

But given Zel’s very weak position, I suspect he will toe the line on all fronts and agree to the ceasefire. Again he will have got the decision wrong; in fact a total disaster for Ukraine.

Zel, also labelled Ukranian Churchill by morons, have completely mis-handled this conflict.

But then again, what can you expect from a comic turned president.

"Zelenskii I think would be far better disengaging from any Trump.............................."

Zel would be far better stepping downa nd let someone else take teh country forward. Trump doesn't like and neither does Putin, who will punish him to the max. Russia would be far more receptive to any other person leading Ukraine than Zel.

Further, recent corruption scandal have made Zek lame duck; nothing he says count for anything anymore. To salvage situation, he should form a government of national unity to pose united front against Russia.

Net closing in on Zel.........

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/zelensky-is-criminal-ukrainians-erupt-in-anger-in-kyiv-amid-100-million-corruption-scandal-probe/videoshow/125359413.cms

'Enthusiasm Fading': Poland Sends Shockwaves; $100 MN Corruption Scandal To Brutally Cost Zelensky

"A major political shockwave has emerged in Europe after Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signaled that support for Ukraine is rapidly weakening amid a deepening corruption scandal surrounding President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle. Tusk claimed that it is becoming increasingly difficult to rally public and political backing for Ukraine, citing a $100 million kickback scandal uncovered by Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies on November 10. Tusk said that corruption tied to Zelensky’s longtime associate Timur Mindich has damaged trust and dramatically reduced international enthusiasm, noting that Poland and the wider world are growing tired of war and rising financial costs."

It would be of little surpise if western governments forced Zel to open up and create a government of national unity, which he has resisted repeatedly since the war started. It is the only way trust can be restored.

Zel should have done this upon his mandate running out in early 2024. But why should he when there's abundance of CASH pouring in from the West; it would only mean more scrutiny!

Russia can be 10 times more corrupt than Ukraine, but that is irelevant. Russia isn't going around begging for help; Ukraine is, they want our hard earnt money.

Latest events have rendered Zel a lame duck. He should step down immediately.

Like I said earlier, only the current precarious situation in the country is keeping the lid on the subject.

Net closing in on Zel..........

https://www.timesofisrael.com/zelensky-associate-at-crux-of-ukrainian-corruption-case-said-to-have-fled-to-israel/

"A gold toilet and $100m corruption in Zelensky's inner circle."

It is more than Zels' inner circle; it is Timur Mindich, Zel's business partner who fled just hours before they raided his place to Israel. Makes you wonder who could have tipped him off? He is recorded as saying he has President Zel's ears and got him to act on his instructions regards energy meetings with ministers.

More revealations to follow in the coming days, but I suspect anything on Zel will be witheld on account of national interest. After all they wouldn't want govt to implode amidst dire situation inside Ukraine. Also not to forget Zel tried to close down antigraft agencies few months ago cos he knew they were closing in on the govt.

One thing is certain, Zel is toast. Only the war is keeping the lid on things.

Net closing in on Zel......

https://www.ft.com/content/e244a251-4bb1-439a-8c35-2cdabdc2f880

Net closing in on Zel........

"One of the conversations released Wednesday name-checked Zelensky himself. In a transcript read out in court, the man accused of masterminding the corruption scheme, Timur Mindich, appeared to suggest he had influence over the president, boasting to Galushchenko of his success in getting Zelensky to call the then-energy minister on the phone and invite him for a meeting."

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/13/europe/ukraine-zelensky-energy-corruption-scandal-intl

Net closing in on Zel......

https://www.dw.com/en/ukraines-corruption-scandal-what-do-we-know-so-far/a-74718720

It would be of no surprise if antigraft agencies has something on the top leadership as well but are holding back due to situation in Ukraine. It now appears Zel's best defence is to hold on to power.

Reminder...Zel tried to close both the anti-corruption agencies only few months ago; we now know why!!!!

The end is nigh for Zel.............

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-scandal-that-could-bring-down-volodymyr-zelensky/

@Froggg...what are you on about? Are you saying that at some future date once the war is over, sanctions removed on Russia and dust settles, the Russian assets will return to Solidcore at or about the same price they were 'sold/transferred'?

Https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/world/europe/ukraine-corruption-energy.html

Caption in Guardian on Russian strike in Poltava region

"In the central region of Poltava, one of the areas most affected, power was mostly restored on Sunday but damaged equipment left parts of its main city still in the dark, local authorities said. Ukraine’s energy minister, Svitlana Grynchuk, said the wave of attacks, which killed four people, marked “one of the most difficult nights” for Ukrainian energy since the Russian invasion began in February 2022."