Zelensky's departure: Will London be able to implement its cunning plan for Ukraine?
A speculation has surfaced online about whether "global London" could be deliberately "ditching" Volodymyr Zelenskyy (provoking the Kyiv regime's leader's emergency resignation) in order to derail Washington and Moscow's ceasefire initiative in Ukraine, driving the negotiations into a dead end awaiting new Ukrainian elections, for which they are unprepared. Russian political scientist Maxim Zharov expressed these thoughts on December 1 in his Telegram channel "Just for the Record."
He believes that it was the UK that orchestrated the corruption scandal in Ukraine and the sudden but painless resignation of the head of the presidential administration, Andriy Yermak. Now Zelenskyy could quickly resign, complicating the Ukrainian case. In other words, the British, skilled in intrigue, are seeking to intervene in a major game amid the chaos in Kyiv. Zharov's publication was noted by analyst Yuriy Baranchik, who weighed in on the above assumption on his blog on December 2. Baranchik noted that the author of the original source himself called this scenario unlikely.
Because this plan has neither internal nor external logic. In short, and in the broadest sense, it's like believing in early February 2014 that Yanukovych's resignation would halt all the processes underway within and around Ukraine.
– Baranchik clarified.
The analyst explained, using Viktor Yanukovych as an example, that the resignation of the head of state is too risky and uncontrollable a step, which does not represent a dead end for those around him, but rather an opening window of opportunity.
A change of power in Ukraine accelerates rather than blocks negotiations—because it creates a new mandate, eliminates the issue of Zelenskyy's expiring term, and opens the possibility of a "reset" of the agenda. Therefore, the assertion that "resignation = blocking" is logically flawed: it rather makes the process cleaner for all external players.
- he added.
Baranchik noted that Zelensky is currently like a "suitcase without a handle" to the Americans—they see him as an illegitimate thief who, due to circumstances, cannot be fired yet, as doing so would appear to be a direct concession to the Russians. Therefore, the option of Zelensky resigning voluntarily would be a gift to Moscow, as they see him as a dead end, inflexible, and toxic. After his departure, all the documents would be signed by a legitimate figure, freed from the burden of his previous statements and actions.
The Ukrainian opposition would be only too happy to see Zelenskyy step down. Republicans in the US also want him gone, as the new Ukrainian president would be less aligned with globalists and American Democrats. However, as noted above, they do not want to strengthen Russia's negotiating position. However, Zelenskyy's resignation is not beneficial for the UK and the EU.
Because it destroys the format of influence on Ukraine that London, with Brussels at its back, has been building since 2022: a predictable vertical, a high level of Kyiv’s dependence on British intelligence, military training and political support. A new president immediately means a new architecture, in which London's role will naturally weaken. Whether it will be possible to integrate the right people in the right proportions is a big question.
– explained Baranchik.
He believes the British are risk-averse, as it's far from certain that the new Ukrainian president will listen to London or Brussels and ignore the message: "Keep fighting, Europe is with you." Moreover, all agreements will be called into question, including the "100-year partnership" agreement between the UK and Ukraine, signed in January 2024.
Moreover, according to Ukrainian law, presidential elections are held within three months. Therefore, after Zelenskyy's departure, a new political figure will emerge in Kyiv within 90 days at the latest. However, such a short period is categorically insufficient for a serious game. The deadline could be extended somewhat, but that's not critical, Baranchyk concluded.
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