It’s hard to overstate the anger of ordinary Ukrainians – even former loyal supporters of Zelensky’s – at the implications of this case. ‘Every day people are killed, their homes burned to ashes, families give their last hryvnia to support the troops, yet the state cannot even guarantee basic, decent financial stability,’ says Iuliia Mendel, Zelensky’s Press Secretary from 2019-21. ‘Then, out of nowhere, hundreds of millions vanish into private pockets. During wartime. The pain is unbearable… Corruption is one of the key reasons why our heroic army suffers such catastrophic losses on the front lines. And it’s long past time to admit the uncomfortable reality: graft has become a convenient excuse to prolong the war under the banner of a “just peace” that never arrives.’
In the Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, a major rebellion against the government is under way, involving many members of the Servant of the People Party. Many are calling for Yermak’s resignation. More disturbingly, senior members of the Azov movement, now integrated into senior positions in Ukraine’s army, but who still maintain the unit’s basic political and military cohesion, have called for blood. ‘Corrupt officials are enemies and traitors,’ stormed Dmytro Yarosh, a nationalist firebrand who threatened to hang Zelensky in 2019. ‘If you steal from the nation during a war you deserve liquidation.’
The tragedy of Zelensky’s UkraineNovember 20, 2025Owen MatthewsThemes: Geopolitics, Russia, UkrainePresident Zelensky's stunning political rise promised to combat corruption and bring rapprochement with Russia. His administration is now mired in allegations of war-profiteering.https://engelsbergideas.com/notebook/the-tragedy-of-zelenskys-ukraine/CitarIt’s hard to overstate the anger of ordinary Ukrainians – even former loyal supporters of Zelensky’s – at the implications of this case. ‘Every day people are killed, their homes burned to ashes, families give their last hryvnia to support the troops, yet the state cannot even guarantee basic, decent financial stability,’ says Iuliia Mendel, Zelensky’s Press Secretary from 2019-21. ‘Then, out of nowhere, hundreds of millions vanish into private pockets. During wartime. The pain is unbearable… Corruption is one of the key reasons why our heroic army suffers such catastrophic losses on the front lines. And it’s long past time to admit the uncomfortable reality: graft has become a convenient excuse to prolong the war under the banner of a “just peace” that never arrives.’CitarIn the Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, a major rebellion against the government is under way, involving many members of the Servant of the People Party. Many are calling for Yermak’s resignation. More disturbingly, senior members of the Azov movement, now integrated into senior positions in Ukraine’s army, but who still maintain the unit’s basic political and military cohesion, have called for blood. ‘Corrupt officials are enemies and traitors,’ stormed Dmytro Yarosh, a nationalist firebrand who threatened to hang Zelensky in 2019. ‘If you steal from the nation during a war you deserve liquidation.’
Kiev fez alterações no plano de paz proposto pelos EUA para evitar a verificação da ajuda internacional recebida e possíveis acusações de corrupção, informa o Wall Street Journal citando um funcionário americano. Segundo ele, o projecto inicial previa a realização de uma auditoria completa de toda a ajuda internacional à Ucrânia para identificar possíveis esquemas de corrupção.No entanto, na versão final do documento de 28 pontos, essa secção foi alterada: agora menciona uma "amnistia total para todas as partes por acções cometidas durante o conflito".
20. Programas educativos e sociais que promovem a tolerância multicultural serão obrigatórios em ambos os países:– A Ucrânia adopta padrões da UE para direitos das minorias. – Ambos os lados encerram leis discriminatórias. – Direitos iguais de media para meios ucranianos e russos. – Toda a ideologia nazi deve ser proibida
Trump’s Full 28-Point Ukraine–Russia Plan 1. Ukraine’s sovereignty will be confirmed.2. A comprehensive non-aggression agreement will be concluded between Russia, Ukraine, and Europe; all ambiguities of the last 30 years will be considered settled.3. Russia will not invade neighboring countries, and NATO will not expand further.4. A U.S.-mediated Russia–NATO dialogue will be launched to resolve security issues and promote cooperation.5. Ukraine will receive “reliable security guarantees.”Note: For the first time, the U.S. explicitly offers Ukraine a formal security guarantee, details unspecified.6. Ukraine’s military will be capped at 600,000 personnel. (Current size: ~800–850k.)7. Ukraine must enshrine permanent neutrality: it will never join NATO, and NATO will codify that.8. NATO agrees not to station troops on Ukrainian territory.9. European fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.10. The U.S. security guarantee comes with conditions:– The U.S. receives compensation– If Ukraine invades Russia, the guarantee is void– If Russia invades Ukraine, sanctions snap back and recognition of territory is withdrawn– If Ukraine fires a missile at Moscow or St. Petersburg “without cause,” the guarantee is void11. Ukraine becomes eligible for EU membership and receives temporary preferential access to EU markets.12. A global reconstruction package is launched, including:– A Ukraine Development Fund– Joint U.S.–Ukraine energy projects– Modernization of Ukrainian infrastructure– Investment in mining and natural resources– A World Bank financing package13. Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy:– Gradual lifting of sanctions– Long-term U.S.–Russia economic cooperation– Joint ventures in AI, energy, infrastructure, rare earths, and Arctic extraction– Russia rejoins the G814. Frozen Russian assets will be allocated as follows:– $100B used to rebuild Ukraine (run by the U.S.)– The U.S. receives 50% of profits from reconstruction investments– Europe contributes another $100B– Remaining frozen assets go into a U.S.–Russia joint investment vehicle to deepen economic ties15. A joint U.S.–Russia security working group will monitor compliance.16. Russia will codify in law a policy of non-aggression toward Europe and Ukraine.17. The U.S. and Russia will extend nuclear arms-control treaties, including New START.18. Ukraine reaffirms its non-nuclear status under the NPT.19. The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant will be operated under IAEA supervision, and electricity will be split 50/50 between Russia and Ukraine.20. Education and social programs promoting multicultural tolerance will be mandated in both countries:– Ukraine adopts EU standards for minority rights– Both sides end discriminatory laws– Equal media rights for Ukrainian and Russian outlets– All Nazi ideology must be bannedNote: Very similar to provisions in Trump’s 2020 Israel–Palestine “Peace to Prosperity” plan.21. Territorial arrangements:– Crimea, Donetsk, and Lugansk are recognized as de facto Russian, including by the U.S.– Parts of Kherson and Zaporozhye become frozen “contact line” zones (also de facto recognition)– Russia gives up other agreed areas– Ukraine withdraws from remaining parts of Donetsk; the zone becomes a Russian-recognized neutral buffer– Russian forces cannot enter the buffer zone22. Both sides agree not to alter future borders by force; security guarantees void if Ukraine violates this.23. Russia guarantees Ukraine access to the Dnieper River and free Black Sea grain shipping.24. A humanitarian committee is created to:– Exchange all prisoners and bodies (“all for all”)– Return detained civilians and children– Implement family reunification– Provide aid to victims of the conflict25. Ukraine must hold national elections within 100 days of the agreement.26. Full amnesty for all parties for all actions taken during the war: no prosecutions, no war-crimes claims.27. The agreement will be legally binding and enforced by a Peace Council chaired by Donald J. Trump.Note: This is the same governing structure Trump’s Gaza peace plan uses, a Trump-chaired oversight body empowered to impose sanctions.28. A ceasefire begins as soon as both sides pull back to agreed positions.
Este é provavelmente mais um plano nado-morto. Tal como está não vai em frente. Cruza demasiadas linhas vermelhas. A Rússia não está em posição de exigir muito. Tem a economia em ruínas, a capacidade de produção (e mais importante de vendas!) petrolífera muito reduzida, os cidadãos russos já estão a sentir na pele os custos desta guerra idiota...https://www.history.com/articles/world-war-i-russian-revolutionA História repete-se. A Europa tem de continuar a apoiar a Ucrânia até o regime ditatorial fascista putiniano cair ou retirar-se. É um esforço e um investimento que valem a pena.
