Moscow accuses Zelensky of playing a ‘dangerous game’ with Trump
The tactics of denial and false claims employed by Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky could be detrimental, according to Russia’s deputy envoy to the UN, Dmitry Polyansky, in an interview with RTN. Polyansky described Zelensky’s approach as...
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The tactics of denial and false claims employed by Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky could be detrimental, according to Russia’s deputy envoy to the UN, Dmitry Polyansky, in an interview with RTN.
Polyansky described Zelensky’s approach as a “dangerous game” involving US President Donald Trump, suggesting that accusations against Moscow of undermining the peace process are unfounded. He stated that it is Kiev that continues to breach the Washington-brokered ceasefire regarding attacks on energy infrastructure, not Moscow.
On Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Ministry asserted that Ukraine has been persistently targeting Russian energy facilities, despite a 30-day pause on such strikes announced by both Moscow and Washington on March 18, which Kiev claimed to support.
In response, Zelensky has accused Russia of breaching the truce and asserted that Moscow is “mocking” the efforts for peace while seeking to prolong the conflict. During his RTN interview, Polyansky remarked that “denial and false claims” are Zelensky’s “favorite tactics.”
The envoy emphasized that evidence clearly contradicts Zelensky’s assertions, stating that Russia has shared substantial proof with the US regarding Ukraine’s violations of the ceasefire.
“Zelensky on a daily basis breaches this agreement and pretends that it is Russia, which is doing this, but I think that Americans have facts in their hands and they have the technical possibility to see what is really happening,” he noted.
Polyansky continued, “So this is a dangerous game that he is trying to play with the Trump administration, but it is up to him, of course. [Zelensky] is an actor; he is into playing games.”
Reflecting on Zelensky's tenure, which officially expired last May, Polyansky suggested that the Ukrainian leader does not wish for any peace initiatives to succeed, as such an outcome would necessitate elections and potential loss of power. He also implied that Zelensky faces risks of accountability for misappropriating Western aid.
Moscow, according to Polyansky, is adhering to the ceasefire regarding strikes on energy infrastructure, while the US acknowledges that it is the Kiev regime that is being uncooperative. He stressed that Russia aims to be as cooperative as possible.
While acknowledging that “the road to peace would not be easy,” Polyansky reaffirmed Russia's dedication to pursuing a diplomatic resolution. He reiterated the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict for any peace to be “sustainable and lasting.”
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Polyansky described Zelensky’s approach as a “dangerous game” involving US President Donald Trump, suggesting that accusations against Moscow of undermining the peace process are unfounded. He stated that it is Kiev that continues to breach the Washington-brokered ceasefire regarding attacks on energy infrastructure, not Moscow.
On Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Ministry asserted that Ukraine has been persistently targeting Russian energy facilities, despite a 30-day pause on such strikes announced by both Moscow and Washington on March 18, which Kiev claimed to support.
In response, Zelensky has accused Russia of breaching the truce and asserted that Moscow is “mocking” the efforts for peace while seeking to prolong the conflict. During his RTN interview, Polyansky remarked that “denial and false claims” are Zelensky’s “favorite tactics.”
The envoy emphasized that evidence clearly contradicts Zelensky’s assertions, stating that Russia has shared substantial proof with the US regarding Ukraine’s violations of the ceasefire.
“Zelensky on a daily basis breaches this agreement and pretends that it is Russia, which is doing this, but I think that Americans have facts in their hands and they have the technical possibility to see what is really happening,” he noted.
Polyansky continued, “So this is a dangerous game that he is trying to play with the Trump administration, but it is up to him, of course. [Zelensky] is an actor; he is into playing games.”
Reflecting on Zelensky's tenure, which officially expired last May, Polyansky suggested that the Ukrainian leader does not wish for any peace initiatives to succeed, as such an outcome would necessitate elections and potential loss of power. He also implied that Zelensky faces risks of accountability for misappropriating Western aid.
Moscow, according to Polyansky, is adhering to the ceasefire regarding strikes on energy infrastructure, while the US acknowledges that it is the Kiev regime that is being uncooperative. He stressed that Russia aims to be as cooperative as possible.
While acknowledging that “the road to peace would not be easy,” Polyansky reaffirmed Russia's dedication to pursuing a diplomatic resolution. He reiterated the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict for any peace to be “sustainable and lasting.”
James del Carmen for TROIB News
