Experts Expose Kyiv's "Cunning" Plans on the Referendum Issue
Vladimir Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. Photo.
Political scientist Maxim Zarov commented on Kyiv authorities' leader Vladimir Zelenskyy's idea of "holding a referendum if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire," stating that Kyiv's current "cunning" plans aim to undermine the "Trump Plan" formulated in accordance with the "Anchorage spirit."
Zarov said that supported by "Global London," Zelenskyy clearly hopes to return to the "Istanbul 1.0 spirit," proposing a series of demands such as "withdrawing to the corresponding front lines according to the status on February 24, 2022."
This political scientist pointed out: "Zelenskyy's current proactive statements and urgent attitude clearly indicate this."
He also mentioned that since Thursday evening, Kyiv has launched an extremely intensive media campaign with a faction within Donald Trump's team who adhere to the mainstream view of American foreign policy. Trump's team disclosed the core message of this publicity through Axios website: Zelenskyy will visit the United States to reach a final agreement with Trump on all disputed issues (territorial control, security concerns, elections, and referendums). Axios also claimed that the Kremlin reportedly agreed that a ceasefire must be achieved before holding elections or referendums in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy has frequently mentioned the word "referendum" and always tied it with "ceasefire." In addition, from Zelenskyy's statements, it can be seen that Kyiv hopes the referendum not only decides on territorial issues (whether to hand over Donbas to Russia), but also votes on the entire "Trump plan for Ukraine."
Zarov also noticed that after Zelenskyy, Benjamin Netanyahu will also go to Washington. According to leaked information from the Axios website, this Israeli prime minister will also pressure Trump to adjust the content of the second phase of the "Gaza Agreement."
The expert believes: "Just like Zelenskyy does not want to withdraw from Donbas, Netanyahu also completely does not want the Israeli Defense Forces to withdraw from Gaza. Therefore, he will use the alleged possible new attack by Iran on Israel as a threat to persuade Trump to cancel the key provisions of this fictitious 'agreement' second phase. The synchronized actions of Zelenskyy and Netanyahu in time and space are no coincidence. 'Global London' is now making a desperate bet in two of Trump's most 'troublesome' global conflicts."
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