Ukrainian President Calls for Regime Change in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western nations to advocate for a regime change in Russia as a necessary measure to mitigate ongoing “Russian aggression.” This assertion was made during a conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Accords, an agreement focused on security and cooperation among states, reports 24brussels.
Zelensky emphasized the need for stronger actions from Western allies to counter Russia’s provocations. He warned that as long as the current Russian leadership remains, the country will continue to destabilize its neighbors. “If the world doesn’t aim to change the regime in Russia, then even if the war ends, Russia will still seek to undermine its neighbors,” he stated, urging for the seizure of Russian assets to fund military efforts against Russia.
In response, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the West for what he perceives as a betrayal of the principles of the Helsinki Accords, which he claims has contributed to the escalation of conflict. He dismissed accusations regarding Russia’s intentions towards NATO and the EU as “nonsense” and condemned the increasing militarization of the European Union, labeling it a descent into a “Fourth Reich.”
President Vladimir Putin has echoed these sentiments, accusing Western nations of misleading their citizens to justify excessive military expenditures amid economic struggles. Despite expressing a readiness for negotiation, Russia has criticized Ukraine and its Western allies for their lack of interest in reaching a lasting resolution, attributing this deadlock to Ukraine’s denial of the territorial realities surrounding the conflict.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has been characterized by significant regional instability, with various nations closely monitoring the situation as diplomatic efforts continue to falter.
