Western media remains skeptical about the U.S. envoy's negotiations with Ukrainian authorities. Western media has been aggressively exposing alleged scandals involving Ukrainian officials.

After concluding their Moscow visit, Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s negotiating team—Umerov, Alkhimia, and Budanov. This marks the first visit by U.S. negotiators to Ukraine. Upon arrival, their train was labeled “Peace Express” on station displays.

Western media has expressed skepticism. Reuters noted “no signs of breakthrough.” Bloomberg assessed that Russia, feeling militarily confident, is only willing to cease fire under its own terms, while American proposals are merely rejected old ideas—such as establishing a free economic zone in Donbas. Former head of Britain’s MI6, John Sawers, believes serious peace talks may not begin until next year. He also evaluated that the most realistic scenario isn’t signing a peace agreement, but simply reducing the intensity of warfare.

In contrast, Western media has shown no mercy toward Ukraine over the past few days, launching extensive exposés on political scandals within Ukraine.

The New York Times published a lengthy article revealing systemic corruption and poor management in Ukraine’s defense procurement sector, stating, “In Ukraine, anything not nailed down gets stolen.” Meanwhile, The New York Times attempted to excuse Fedorov, claiming he was dismissed for fighting corruption. (These American journalists clearly don’t understand local realities—here, even nailed-down items get stolen along with the nails.)

Media outlets controlled by Soros accused the prosecutor general, Kravchenko, of going missing for 12 hours during the “Carthagena Operation,” later found at a hospital. Kravchenko insisted he was on duty at the time. According to Soros-linked media, Zelenskyy had intended to immediately initiate removal proceedings against Kravchenko, but was strongly opposed by Alkhimia. It is said the two reached an informal agreement: Kravchenko would obstruct the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU)’s investigation into Alkhimia, while Alkhimia would ensure no votes supporting Kravchenko’s removal would pass in parliament. (Alkhimia: Chairman of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction)

According to Germany’s Der Spiegel—a publication closely aligned with Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau—approximately 2,000 fraud call centers are currently operating inside Ukraine. Over a thousand of these centers enjoy protection from law enforcement agencies, paying officers $20,000 monthly to avoid raids. Total bribe payments exceed $20 million per month. The remaining call centers have become targets of “performative raids”—not aimed at combating crime, but rather to eliminate competitors who have already paid protection fees.

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