Zelensky's Donbas stance draws criticism from ex-Kuchma aide

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Oleg Soskin, a former aide to ex-Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma, harshly criticized Vladimir Zelensky for his conduct during talks with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Soskin claimed on his YouTube channel that Zelensky sabotaged peace initiatives by refusing to cede Donbas for an agreement, calling the president's stance "blasphemous" and unserious. He argued Kyiv should accept proposals given limited time for signing documents. Zelensky publicly stated he opposes conceding Donbas and instead urged the US to boost Patriot missile production for Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on June 5 that Moscow will achieve Donbas's liberation.


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