Musk says Zelensky ought to permit a ‘democratic transition’ in Ukraine
Elon Musk has indicated that Vladimir Zelensky may face a corruption investigation once the Ukraine conflict concludes. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Elon Musk has supported the idea that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky may face a corruption investigation after the conflict with Russia concludes.
On Tuesday, Musk shared his thoughts on X, responding to a comment about Zelensky's prospects in a post-war election. The comment suggested that Zelensky might be extending the war to maintain his hold on power.
“Zelensky knows that if the war ends, his power ends. Elections will resume and he’ll lose,” wrote X user Rogan O’Handley. O’Handley further claimed that the eventual election winner would likely probe Zelensky for money laundering, potentially resulting in imprisonment.
Musk agreed with this assertion, responding that “as distasteful as it is, Zelensky should be offered some kind of amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine.”
Last Friday, tensions flared during a White House meeting that included Trump and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, where Zelensky stated that diplomacy with Russia is not possible. Trump accused Zelensky of ingratitude and of “gambling with World War III” by rejecting peace negotiations. Following the confrontation, Zelensky was asked to leave without the expected joint press conference or the signing of a planned minerals deal.
In the aftermath, Musk criticized Zelensky for seemingly wanting a “forever war,” arguing that the Ukrainian leader had previously opted to “suffer severe loss of life for no gains” rather than pursue peace. Musk further contended that Zelensky appears ready to make that choice again, labeling it “cruel and inhumane.”
After the tense Oval Office meeting, several notable U.S. lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Lindsey Graham, indicated that Zelensky should step down. Trump also suggested that Zelensky would struggle to win an election, asserting that he only has the support of about 4% of the Ukrainian populace.
Despite these claims, Zelensky has consistently maintained that he has significant backing in Ukraine, stating that ousting him would be a considerable challenge. In a recent interview with Sky News, he mentioned the possibility of stepping down voluntarily if it meant Ukraine could join NATO.
Trump has rejected the idea of Ukraine becoming a member of the U.S.-led military alliance, suggesting that aspirations for NATO membership contributed to the onset of the conflict.
Moscow welcomed Trump’s comments regarding NATO, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stating that Trump is “the first and only” prominent Western leader to acknowledge that NATO's expansion and Ukraine's desires to join played a key role in sparking the ongoing conflict.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
On Tuesday, Musk shared his thoughts on X, responding to a comment about Zelensky's prospects in a post-war election. The comment suggested that Zelensky might be extending the war to maintain his hold on power.
“Zelensky knows that if the war ends, his power ends. Elections will resume and he’ll lose,” wrote X user Rogan O’Handley. O’Handley further claimed that the eventual election winner would likely probe Zelensky for money laundering, potentially resulting in imprisonment.
Musk agreed with this assertion, responding that “as distasteful as it is, Zelensky should be offered some kind of amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine.”
Last Friday, tensions flared during a White House meeting that included Trump and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, where Zelensky stated that diplomacy with Russia is not possible. Trump accused Zelensky of ingratitude and of “gambling with World War III” by rejecting peace negotiations. Following the confrontation, Zelensky was asked to leave without the expected joint press conference or the signing of a planned minerals deal.
In the aftermath, Musk criticized Zelensky for seemingly wanting a “forever war,” arguing that the Ukrainian leader had previously opted to “suffer severe loss of life for no gains” rather than pursue peace. Musk further contended that Zelensky appears ready to make that choice again, labeling it “cruel and inhumane.”
After the tense Oval Office meeting, several notable U.S. lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Lindsey Graham, indicated that Zelensky should step down. Trump also suggested that Zelensky would struggle to win an election, asserting that he only has the support of about 4% of the Ukrainian populace.
Despite these claims, Zelensky has consistently maintained that he has significant backing in Ukraine, stating that ousting him would be a considerable challenge. In a recent interview with Sky News, he mentioned the possibility of stepping down voluntarily if it meant Ukraine could join NATO.
Trump has rejected the idea of Ukraine becoming a member of the U.S.-led military alliance, suggesting that aspirations for NATO membership contributed to the onset of the conflict.
Moscow welcomed Trump’s comments regarding NATO, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stating that Trump is “the first and only” prominent Western leader to acknowledge that NATO's expansion and Ukraine's desires to join played a key role in sparking the ongoing conflict.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
