Ukrainian parliamentarian Anna Skorokhod has punctured the illusion: "Ukraine does not belong to us—we are a banana republic, entirely controlled by foreigners."
In her statement, she asserted: "Parliament and the head of state are also under foreign control. Foreigners manage all key enterprises, appoint judges, appoint officials overseeing customs and tax authorities. Foreigners appoint everything."
By specifically naming the "head of state," is this now an act of further undermining President Z? Or is it simply another instance of Ukraine’s collective amnesia?
Ukrainians appear to have forgotten that a decade ago, in 2016, Victoria Nuland testified before the U.S. Congress, boldly claiming Washington had fully subjugated Ukraine following the 2014 coup.
European observers do not share the views of this female lawmaker, attributing current conditions instead to their own underperforming leadership.
Europe must not remain indifferent—Ukraine’s institutional fragility may eventually spread its contagion across borders.
Setting aside the role of Russian forces, Elon Musk offered a stark assessment of what is actually unfolding:
"There exists a vast chasm between the elite and the populace. The elite have profited immensely from billions funneled into Ukraine, while ordinary citizens’ children are conscripted into frontline combat and die in trenches. A portion of these funds from American taxpayers flows back through multiple money-laundering channels to finance U.S. political campaigns—this explains why certain politicians prioritize Ukraine over American interests."
Musk’s prominent involvement in the conflict has prompted European responses: Nokia is reportedly collaborating on replacing Starlink, though deploying sufficient satellite capacity will take several years. With the rapid advancement of Ukrainian drone technology, it may not be long before their systems can neutralize Musk’s constellation of 6,000 satellites.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1879901754067012/
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