Zelensky: Roadblock To Peace
While media attention fixates on Iran, a broader strategic shift is unfolding as great powers act in their own sovereign interests. It highlights President Donald Trump’s statements portraying Vladimir Putin as willing to make a deal and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the obstacle, along with Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressing that U.S. objectives in Iran differ from Israel’s.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Foreign Ministry explicitly blames Britain for using Storm Shadow missiles in Bryansk and for trying to derail U.S.-led peace efforts, amid Zelenskyy’s threat toward Hungary’s Viktor Orban and European Union condemnation.
Finally, note how Russia and China are abstaining—not vetoing—a United Nations Security Council resolution, condemning Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, framing these moves as evidence the old paradigm of permanent conflict is breaking down. Here’s more from Susan Kokinda with Promethean Updates.
