The Economist warns that Ukraine’s biggest vulnerability may be political, not military. The magazine highlights how President Zelensky’s increasing concentration of power has raised concerns, especially among liberal and moderate Ukrainians, who fear speaking out against government inefficiencies could harm international support.
“While Western media and European leaders have made Zelensky a global icon, we feel trapped,” said Yulia Mostovaya, editor-in-chief of Zerkalo Nedeli. The article also notes Ukraine’s tightening grip on power, including sanctions against Poroshenko and the resignation of top officials like Zaluzhnyi, Kubrakov, and Kuleba.
